Iris cristata
Botanical Name
Iris cristata
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
6 inches
Flowers
Early spring: blue or white
Light
Full to part sun
Soil
Well-drained (can take wet soils with drainage)
Planting and Care
Avoid excess fertile soils. When growing in full sun, keep soil constantly moist.
Problems
Slugs
Varieties to Consider
'Alba' - white
'Shenandoah Sky' - Pale Blue - 6"
'Summer Storm' - Deep Blue - 6"
'Shenandoah Sky' - Pale Blue - 6"
'Summer Storm' - Deep Blue - 6"
Did you know?
This native to the United States makes a great groundcover.