Iris Brevicaulis species Iris or Zigzag Iris. I Brevicaulis is one of the 5 species Iris. As far as its growth habit it is the next best thing to the winter Iris as it flowers between the leaves. This perennial I Brevicaulis has interesting zig-zag stems with long arching green leaves and blue-purple flowers.
Begin collecting the five recognised Series Hexagonae species, Iris fulva, Iris hexagona, Iris brevicaulis, Iris giganticaerulea and Iris nelsonii.
