Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris has masses of beautiful lavender flag-like flowers with powder blue overtones, white throats and a yellow beard at the ends of the stems in mid spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Dwarf Crested Iris is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Dwarf Crested Iris has masses of beautiful lavender flag-like flowers with powder blue overtones, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season., white throats and a yellow beard at the ends of the stems in mid spring
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Dwarf Crested Iris will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 7 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 8 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 6"(8"withtheflowers)Hx8"W
Flowers are lavender
Flowers in mid spring
Zone 3b
Likes well drained soil