Iris cristata
DWARF CRESTED IRIS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
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0.1m

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Flowers: mauve & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: fan leaf arrangement
 
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Iris cristata
DWARF CRESTED IRIS
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: fan leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & oriental designs

Uses: border, mass planting, informal edging

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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