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Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
One of our smallest native Irises, the Dwarf Crested Iris has bearded, light blue flowers resembling a miniature Iris. Two- to three-inch flowers appear in April and May on stems less than 4 inches tall. The flattened Iris-like foliage remains gracefully curled and attractive throughout the growing season and could be used as a ground cover. This species does best in very light shade and on well-drained slopes of average soil. The flowering period is relatively short, lasting only 1 to 2 weeks, but a patch of Dwarf Crested Iris in full bloom is a beautiful sight to behold. Other species to grow with this Iris include Eared Coreopsis, Alumroot, Fire Pink, and Beard-tongue. Cat# 1122

Iris cristata, Dwarf Crested Iris
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X Native Plant Good Fragrance Butterfly Plant
Hummingbird Plant Good Fall Color Berries & Fruits
Deer resistant
Ease of Culture
Easy X Not Too Hard Difficult or Tricky
Evergreen
Yes Semi X No
Plant Type
X Wildflower Shrub Grass or grass-like
X Perennial Tree X Ground cover
Fern Vine
Light Exposure
Full sun X Mostly sunny X Half and half
Full shade X Mostly shady
Soil Condition
X Sandy X Organic
X Clay X Average
Moisture Tolerance
Dry Wet
Moist X Moderate
Height
X 12" or less
24" to 36"
12" to 24" 36" or taller
Color
White/whitish Pink X Blue
Yellows Rose Green
Orange, coral Violet Brown
Peach, salmon Lavender Mauve
Red, scarlet Purple Tan
Bloom Time
Early spring Early summer Early fall
X Mid spring Mid summer Mid fall
X Late spring Late summer Late fall

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