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Iris cristata

Iris - Dwarf Crested

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.

Height 6 Inches

Spread 12 Inches

Bloom Color Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 5

Companion Plants to Iris cristata

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Glaucous Sedge

Chrysogonum virginianum 'Superstar'
Golden Star

Similar Plants to Iris cristata

Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant'
Dwarf Crested Iris

Iris tectorum 'Wolong'
China Roof Iris

Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'
Dwarf Crested Iris