Dwarf Crested Iris
A groundcover of Iris cristata can produce a gorgeous drift of blue color in the spring woodland garden. Just six inches high, the lovely blue-violet flowers of this dwarf iris are nestled in arching blades of …
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
| Height | 6" |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Blue |
| Bloom Time | Apr, May |
| Spacing | 6" |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant |
A groundcover of Iris cristata can produce a gorgeous drift of blue color in the spring woodland garden. Just six inches high, the lovely blue-violet flowers are nestled in arching blades of green foliage. This dwarf iris is an excellent complement to other low-growing woodland plants.
Native to wooded uplands of the South and Midwest, Iris cristata easily forms a groundcover in optimal conditions: partial shade and medium-moist soil, but it does not like to have "wet feet." An excellent choice for a shaded area of the rock garden, or a naturalized woodland slope. Propagate by root division in fall, when the leaves are dying back. Dwarf Crested Iris attracts hummingbirds and bees.
