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 |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | High |
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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 |