Crested Dwarf Iris (Iris cristata) Bare Root Plants - 5 Starter Plants, Shade Perennial

About This Plant

Crested Dwarf Iris (Iris cristata) is a native wildflower that thrives in shade and makes a low-growing ground cover. It features lavender-blue flowers with golden crests and a lightly fragrant bloom in spring. This drought-tolerant perennial is ideal for forest gardens, pollinator habitats, and erosion control in shade gardens.

What You Will Receive

5 crested dwarf iris bare root plants, organically grown. This is a starter plant form, ready to transplant and establish in partial to full shade environments. Ships from the USA.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Partial to full shade
• Soil: Moist, well-draining, organic-rich
• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature height: 6-8 inches
• Mature spread: 12-18 inches
• Bloom time: Spring (April–May)
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading ground cover

Live Plant Notice

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