Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
- Blue violet flowers in April-May
- Great ground cover for shady areas
- Dry to moist, rocky, acidic and basic soils
- Natural habitat: woodlands, sometimes in mountain hollows and ravines
- Colonizes by rhizomes
- Lovely woodland cover that attracts bees
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 15 in
Zone: 5-8
Color: Violet- Blue
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Edging
- Spring Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Native
- Ground Cover
Exposure:
- Sun/ Shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Spreads quickly by rhizomes
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained