Iris cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, purple, white
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing