Dwarf Crested Iris
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Dwarf Crested Iris

Iris cristata

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Description

Dwarf crested iris is a charming low-growing native wildflower that forms dense colonies via creeping rhizomes. Produces delicate lavender-blue flowers with yellow and white crests in early spring. Excellent groundcover for shaded woodland gardens. Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. One of the most beloved native iris species in the Southeast. Source: NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.

Botanical Details

Height

4-8 in

Width

8-12 in

Light

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Bloom Time

Spring

Flower Color

Lavender, Blue

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Resistance

Deer, Drought

USDA Zones

3a-9b

Maintenance

Low

NC Region

Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont

Family

Iridaceae

View on NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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