Dwarf crested iris is a low, spreading perennial with spring flowers above short leaves that later form a ground cover in woodland shade.
- Height
- 15–23 cm / 0.5–0.8 ft
- Spread
- 15–31 cm / 0.5–1 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3a–9b
Planting
Choose partial sun or partial shade and well-drained soil in a woodland border or rock garden. It also tolerates dry shade; sunnier sites need more moisture.
Care
Avoid overly rich soil, which can favour leaves at the expense of flowers. Check young foliage for slugs and snails, especially in sheltered, shaded planting.
Before planting: Harmful if eaten; sap, roots and seeds may irritate skin.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Dwarf crested iris: cultivar413c · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Japanese roof iris: Photo by Jason Sturner · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Northern blue flag: Danielle Langlois · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Siberian iris: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.