Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
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:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.