Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata
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Dwarf Crested Iris is a rapidly spreading native deciduous perennial with long, sword-like medium green foliage that fans upwards. Very short stems sport three parted pale blue, lilac, or lavender flowers with gold crests on the falls in spring, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Eastern US; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
0.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue/Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Slugs and snails can cause significant damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sedge, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed
IMAGE: Photo by Ryan Somma, Dwarf Crested Iris
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