WebDwarf Crested Iris Synonym(s) Flora of Virginia Name/Status Iris cristata Solander ex Aiton Comments Habitat Mesic to, less often, dry forests and woodlands, bluffs, well-drained alluvial forests, and stream banks; occurs in both nutrient-poor and base-rich soils; most frequent in montane acidic cove forests. Common in the southern half of the ...

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WebIris cristata, commonly called dwarf crested iris, is a low-growing, rapidly spreading plant that typically grows to 3-6” tall. Found growing in rich soil on wooded ravines or bluffs in … WebDwarf Crested Iris Iris cristata Colors range through various shades of blue through purple to white. Characteristics: Bloom Time: Blooms spring Mature Height: 4-8 In Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Find your zone Exposure: Partial Sun Features … shannon anstee

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WebIris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' was registered and named by Joe Pye Weed Gardens, Massachusetts, in 1998. The light blue flowers, to 3" wide, are gigantic for this species...a hummingbird delight. This vigorously … WebFacts Crested iris is native to rich woods and calcareous soils in some of the southeastern states. It is cultivated, and may rarely escape from cultivation in New England. It has been collected in Massaachusetts. Habitat Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats ), meadows and fields Characteristics Habitat terrestrial New England state WebDwarf Crested Iris is an early spring bloomer, and thus makes a wonderful companion for primroses, or ephemeral beauties such as trout lilies and trillium. It’s a vigorous … shannon and wilson madison wi