Crested Iris; Dwarf Crested Iris
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-9
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Height: 6-9 inches
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Spread: 6-12 inches
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Bloom Time: April to May
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Bloom: pale blue to lavender, upward facing, iris-like
flowers to 2.5 inches across, sit atop foliage and appear stemless; prominent
white patches with golden crests on the 3 outer petals (falls)
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Light: part to full shade; can be grown
in full sun if soil is kept consistently moist
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Soil: well-drained, medium moist,
humus-rich, acidic
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Moisture: medium; drought tolerant once
established
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Use: shaded beds and borders; cottage,
woodland, wildflower and rock gardens; containers
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Care: if desired, cut flower stems
after blooming; remove dying foliage in autumn; divide clumps of rhizomes every
3 to 4 years
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; slugs and snails may be a significant problem in damp conditions
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Native to: southeastern United States
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Notes: low-growing vigorous spreader;
naturalizes by branching rhizomes; narrow, sword-shaped medium green leaves (to
6 inches) in dense colonies; blooms attract hummingbirds and pollinating
insects; deer resistant foliage
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H158
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