Blue flowers in April. Foliage is attractive all through the summer.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Forest
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color: Blue
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate
Nature Attracting
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
5 to
6
inches
Spread:
10 to
12
inches
Size
Height: 5 to
6
inches
Spread: 10 to
12
inches
Size
Height: 5 to
6
inches
Spread: 10 to
12
inches
Typical Landscape Use
This is a tough plant that works well edging a shady garden or path. It is an effective, slow moving ground cover that spreads via rhizomes (underground stems). Use in borders, native plant gardens, wild gardens and shady rock gardens.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grow in light shade with dry to average, well-drained soil. Can be fussy. Short bloom time.
Special Features
Special Usage
Ground Cover
Basic Description
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