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Iris cristata

Crested Iris (Dwarf Crested Iris)

Short, lavender-blue flowers have showy, yellow and white beards.

  • »  Open, star-shaped flowers of light lavender-blue with a yellow and white beard
  • »  Flowers on short stalks grow even with, or slightly above the foliage
  • »  Short, bright green, sword-like foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

1gal
$22.75
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Dwarf
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris cristata

Iris cristata grows best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Full shade and sun conditions are tolerated, however, it dislikes extended periods of excessive drought or wetness.  Can be used for naturalizing.