perennial flower
Dwarf crested iris
A diminutive native iris for shaded woodland edges and stone borders.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-8a
- Sun
- partial, shade
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- medium
- Goals
- Low-maintenance natives, Curb appeal & color
Harvest & Use
lavender-blue flowers in spring
Useful search phrase: dwarf crested iris.
Plant Relationships
Plant guild Medium
Shade-tolerant foliage and spring woodland plants make more sense as a layered understory than as isolated specimens.