Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Car Hop': Black's 1987 Miniature

'Car Hop' is a standard dwarf bearded iris (SDB) hybridized by Black and introduced in 1987. SDB irises stand 8-16 inches tall, making them perfect for rock gardens, edging, and the front of perennial borders where their early bloom season shines.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Car Hop
• Hybridizer: Black
• Registration Year: 1987

Standard dwarf bearded irises are derived from crosses between tall bearded irises and the dwarf species Iris pumila. They inherit the bearded characteristic but in a compact, early-blooming package. 'Car Hop' likely blooms in early to mid-spring, ahead of the tall bearded season.