Iris cristata

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Iris cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris

USDA Hardiness Zone 3

Wonderful groundcover for a shady woodland area.
Lavender-blue flowers with yellow spots on the crest.

Height

6-9 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

April-May

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Prefers a constantly moist situation.

When to Divide

fall or spring after flowering

Good Companions

Globe Flower (Trollius europaeus), Columbine Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but not boggy