| Common Name: |
Dwarf Crested Iris |
| Scientific Name: |
Iris cristata |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Crested Iris, Species Iris, Iris, |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender sepals have a pubescent, fluted yellow crest in the white area near the base |
| Bloom Size: |
2-3 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Single |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring or early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Leaves semi-evergreen |
| Height of Plant: |
6-12 in. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Usage: |
Mesic |
| Soil Type: |
Well drained |
| Native Range: |
Native from Maryland to Oklahoma south to Georgia and Mississippi; Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Usage: |
An excellent plant for early spring bloom in a shaded area of the rock garden, perennial border or woodland garden. Foliage forms a nice ground cover for woodland areas. May also be used as a seasonal ground cover or edger |
| Propagation: |
Self fertile; division |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Other Information: |
Goes Dormant |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |