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Iris cristata Powder Blue Giant

Crested Iris (Dwarf Crested Iris)

Large flowers of pale blue have fringed, yellow crests and deeper blue accents on the falls.

  • »  Open, star-shaped flowers of light blue with a yellow and deep blue beard
  • »  Flowers on short stalks grow even with, or slightly above the foliage
  • »  Short, bright green, sword-like foliage
  • »  More vigorous grower than the species
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May
  • »  Flower Size: 8 cm

1gal Low Inventory
$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
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 'Powder Blue Giant'

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.