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Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata
An excellent plant for early spring bloom in a shaded area of the rock garden, perennial border or woodland garden. Foliage forms a nice ground cover for woodland areas. May also be used as a seasonal ground cover or edger.
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Dwarf Crested Iris for Sale Online
The Iris Cristata, commonly called the Dwarf Crested Iris, is a low-growing, rapidly spreading Iris. It features small pale blue, sometimes lilac or lavender, flowers that have gold crests on the falls. Flowers bloom from very short stems, often appearing stemless. Yellowish to medium green, narrow leaves appear sword like in shape and arise from a network of branching rhizomes. This perennial is native from Maryland to Oklahoma and south from Georgia to Mississippi.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3-9 |
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| Selling Points: | Tolerates wet soil, deer resistant, attracts Butterflies |
| Mature Height: | 6 to 8 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Sunlight: | full sun to part shade |
| Water Requirements: | Average to moist soil |
