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Iris cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris

Plant photo of: Iris cristata
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant makes a wonderful ground cover or edging plant, and reproduces freely from rhizomes. It should be placed in rich, well-drained soil, and blue-violet iris blooms will then appear nestled amongst the foliage in early to mid spring. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.