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Iris cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris

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Description

This plant makes a wonderful ground cover or edging plant, and reproduces freely from rhizomes. It should be placed in rich, well-drained soil, and blue-violet iris blooms will then appear nestled amongst the foliage in early to mid spring. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.