Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: D. Sindt
Year Of Registration: 1978
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1979
Seedling Number: 230
Classification: Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB)
Registered Height: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)
Bloom Season: Early
Early Mid
Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Yellow
Flower Patterns: Self
Bloom Color Description: Yellow
Beard Color: Medium blue
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1981
Award of Merit: 1983
Caparne-Welch Medal: 1985

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Parentage: Gingerbread Man X Sun Sparkle
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • Iris
  • Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris

Photo Gallery
Location: Western Kentucky
Date: 15 April 2015

Shown In Blistering Sunlight
Location: My garden, Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens in South Amana, IA
Date: Spring 2011
Close-up of blue beard

In Full Sun
Location: My garden, Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens in South Amana, IA
Date: 2012-04-16
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Iris 'Zipper' by valleylynn Oct 1, 2012 6:20 PM 3

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