Summary
The colorful blooms and easy culture of dwarf crested iris make it a valuable addition to the shady native woodland garden. In mid-spring, this attractive perennial groundcover is a mass of pale to deep violet blooms that reach 4-6” in height. Its 5-6” sword-like leaves arise from small rhizomes, that quickly spread, to form impressive colonies with a unique textural quality. Iris cristata does well in average, well-drained woodland soils in shade to partial shade and, once established, is dependably drought-tolerant. It complements other woodland plants such as Phlox divaricata, Uvularia sessilifolia, Geranium maculatum, Hydrastis canadensis, and Trillium luteum.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade, shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, moist - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
blue, purple - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
green, tan
Additional Information
American Beauties, Flora of North America, U.S. Forest Service- Celebrating Wildflowers