Dwarf Crested IrisIris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris is a low-growing plant with a large violet and white bloom. Once established it easily spreads to form colonies.
USDA symbol: IRCR
General Information
Plant Type | Forb |
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Height | 3 to 8 inches |
Light Exposure | Part Sun |
Soil Moisture | Medium |
Bloom Color | Purple |
![Photo credit: US Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region Dwarf Crested Iris (Dwarf Crested Iris<div><em class="small">Iris cristata</em></div>)](https://bluethumb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/iris_cristata-800x800.jpg)
Tolerances
Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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General Resilience | 4 |
Salt Tolerance | Low |
Stress Tolerance | Acidic Conditions, Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: High
Bloom Months | May to June |
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Project Planning
Project Type | Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration |
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Coefficient of Conservatism | 7 |
Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Rate of Spread | Medium |
Soil Stabilization | Shallow |