Dwarf Lake Iris
Iris lacustris

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) French names: Iris lacustre

Family: Iris Family (Iridaceae)

Group: Irises

Distinctive features: Very short, barely moer than a few inches tall.

Similar species:
  •   Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) - Much larger, grows in wet places.


Flowers: Spring;  Blue/Violet;  3 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas;  Alvars.

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Rare.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: lacustris: of lakes


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Photographs: 138 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

Dwarf Lake Iris in bloom.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

A nice clump of Dwarf Lake Irises in bloom.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

These plants grow very low to the ground. They are usually no more than about5-6" tall.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

A Dwarf Lake Iris flower bud alongside a spent flower.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

A pair of Dwarf Lake Irises with leaves only.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

Here are some clumps of non-blooming Dwarf Lake Irises.

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)


Range map for Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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