Flowers of this native woodland plant, Dwarf Crested Iris, are a soft delicate blue in May. They are displayed above the flat green leaves, and have a showy yellow crest. Iris cristata foliage almost disappears by mid summer.  Found growing in rich soil on wooded ravines or bluffs in portions of the eastern and southern United States.

• Category: Perennials
• Hardiness Zone: 5
• Height: 6 Inches
• Spread: 12 Inches
• Bloom Color: Blue