Iris cristata Crested Iris for sale

Common Name: Crested Iris

Iris cristata, or Crested Iris, has light blue to lavender miniature iris blooms held amongst handsome fans of short pale green strap-like leaves. Iris cristata is a fast grower and spreader. Crested Iris makes a nice ground cover or edger for perennial shade borders and rock garden or woodland garden.

Iris cristata is native to parts of the Southeast, eastern Midwest and mid-Atlantic states, where it may be found in peaty woodland soils.

Iris cristata prefers part sun to shade and moist to average, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including dry shade.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 6-9
Width in Inches at Maturity: 10-12
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Light Requirements: Prefers partial to full shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Pollinator: Bees
Zones: 4-8

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