Melinda Myers

Crested Iris

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 & Care

• Avoid excess fertile soils
• When growing in full sun, keep soil constantly moist

Problems

Slugs

Varieties

• Alba - white
• Shenandoah Sky - pale blue - 6"
• Summer Storm - deep blue - 6"