Irises put on a show in Southern gardens in a rainbow of colors. Learn when different types of irises—Dwarf, Dutch, and ...

One of the best of the early blooming iris options is the stunning Dutch iris (Iris x hollandica). Dutch irises come in a range of stunning colors from bold yellows to vibrant blues and purples.

Expect to see dwarf iris blooms in late February through March in the South. Grown from a bulb planted in the fall, a Dutch iris has a more delicate bloom than a bearded iris and thin, strap-like ...