Androgyny Dwarf Bearded Iris
SKU: AM022740
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Overview
• Striking Color Play in a Compact Form.
A designer's dream in miniature—'Androgyny' delivers a two-toned tapestry of dusky elegance, ideal for borders, beds, and whimsical walkways.
• Blooms with the First Signs of Spring.
Arriving early in the season, this iris awakens your landscape with bold beauty when other plants are still stretching.
• Low-Maintenance, High-Impact.
This perennial is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and eager to multiply—perfect for gardeners seeking both grace and ease.
• Perfect for Playful Planting.
Plant it en masse, dot along stepping stones, or weave through a rocky slope for a brushstroke of color where you least expect it.
Invite intrigue to your garden’s front row with ‘Androgyny’—a bold bloom with soft sensibilities.
key features
Botanical Name
Iris pumila 'Androgyny'
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings, Container Planting, Small Spaces, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
9" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" apart
Bloom Time
Early Spring
SKU
AM022730
Description
With its perfectly balanced palette of dusky pink and violet, ‘Androgyny’ Dwarf Bearded Iris walks the line between gentle and dramatic. It’s a flower that invites a second glance—and maybe a third. Standing just 10–14 inches tall, this springtime stunner is a natural fit for tight spaces and bold designs alike.
Whether clustered in cottage borders or used to soften the edge of a stone path, ‘Androgyny’ delivers vibrant early blooms that lift spirits and tempt pollinators. Its ruffled, bi-color petals evoke vintage romance with modern flair.
Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Keep the rhizomes shallow—sun-kissed shoulders make for happy irises! Divide every few years to keep the bloom party going.
Let ‘Androgyny’ bring soft drama and subtle delight to your spring display.
Growing Bearded Irises These majestic flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, and actually require less attention than almost any other garden flowers. Your iris roots will arrive with the foliage "trimmed" from this spring's growth. You'll find the "root" is not really a bulb, but what is called a "rhizome"--an irregularly shaped bulbous root that grows at a right angle from the foliage. Leave the trimmed foliage as it is, and simply bury the rhizome with the top of it showing through the soil surface. Bearded irises grow best with the tops of their rhizomes exposed.
Next spring, new foliage and the flower spikes will sprout strongly from the rhizome. What's more, next summer, you'll notice the rhizome multiplying for even more flowers as years go by.
