Dwarf Iris (Noun)
Meaning 1
Low-growing spring-flowering American iris with bright blue-lilac flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Low-growing summer-flowering iris of northeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dwarf iris added a pop of purple to the woodland garden's understory.
- In the spring, the dwarf iris naturalized along the edges of the woodland, forming a stunning carpet of color.
- Native to the northeastern United States, the dwarf iris thrived in the shady conditions of the forest floor.
- Gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zone 4 appreciated the dwarf iris for its low-maintenance beauty.
- Wildlife enthusiasts valued the dwarf iris for its role as a nectar source for early-summer pollinators.