Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Raspberry Jam': Sweet Treat for the Spring Garden

The Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Raspberry Jam' serves up a delectable color combination that lives up to its delicious name. Introduced in 1980 by Niswonger, this cultivar brings rich, jammy tones to the mid-spring garden, offering the kind of saturated color that makes dwarf bearded irises such powerful design elements in the perennial border.

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Growing Notes

Niswonger's contributions to dwarf bearded iris breeding have emphasized strong, clear colors and reliable garden performance, and 'Raspberry Jam' exemplifies these qualities. Standard dwarf bearded irises bloom at a perfect time—after the early spring bulbs but before the main flush of summer perennials—filling a crucial gap in the garden calendar. Their 8-16 inch height makes them ideal companions for late-blooming tulips, mid-season daffodils, and early perennials like geum and heuchera. The neat fans of foliage remain attractive through summer and into fall, providing structure at the front of the border. Plant in drifts for maximum impact.