Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
Low-growing, rapidly spreading plant; grows to 6-8? tall. Pale blue, lilac or lavender, with gold crests on the falls borne on very short stems, often appearing nearly stemless. Narrow, sword-shaped, yellowish-green to medium green leaves (to 6? long) arise from a network of branching rhizomes.
Width: 8-12 in
Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Time: April
Hardiness Zone: 3 TO 9
| Item # | Crop Image | Size | Current Inventory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20771.PT | 10 Flat | 2 |
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Pollinators
Plant Habit
• Upright
Light Conditions
• Sun to Part Shade
Native Plant Community
• Savanna
• Woodland
Flower Color
• Purple
Flower Hue
• Light
Flower Height
• 6" to 8"
Flower Type
• Solitary
Foliage Color
• Green
Leaf Texture
• Medium
Divide
• Every Third Year
Flower Form
• Single
Flower Size
• 1"
Growth Rate
• Fast
Origin
• Greater Midwest
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