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Iris Cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris

Native/Alien:

Native

Type:

Perennial

Bloom Color(s):

blue or white

Size:

.75 ft

Light:

Part sun

Soil Moisture:

Sub mesic(*)

Bloom Time:

April - May

Bloom Area:

Piedmont, Mountains

Plants in Bloom

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Tom Harville's garden, April 2004
© Tom Harville

Closeup of Bloom

The white variety! (Iris cristata var. alba)

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Tom Harville's garden, April 2004
© Tom Harville

More Plants in Bloom

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© Jean Woods

Another Closeup of Bloom

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Tom Harville's garden
© Tom Harville

I. cristata - I. verna Comparison

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David McAdoo

Links:

 USDA PLANTS Database Record

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I have Blue Eyed grass and Iris’ blooming in my yard…...  I have moved the blue eyed grass successfully and need to do the same with the iris.  Can the iris be moved easily without killing it?  And when is the best time to move it?  Thanks for your help!

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