Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata)

A short, comparatively adaptable iris! Tolerates slightly dry soil in shaded areas, but needs moist soil if brown in full sun. Prefers good drainage and is often grown on slopes. Spreads fairly quickly by rhizome to form a colony, and clumps can be decided every couple of years.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 6”-9”

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Apr

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. Rarely browsed by mammals.