Crested Iris, Dwarf Crested Iris

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Crested Iris, Dwarf Crested Iris Iris cristata Morning sun with afternoon shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, humusy soil, slightly acid to neutral pH.  3-6 inches height, blooms in spring, pale lavender/blue flowers, spreads by rhizomes. Germination Code:  L   Requires 2-3 years to flower from seed. Native Region:  Statewide, especially in Middle and East Tennessee Groundcover with showy flowers.  Forms dense colonies in optimum growing conditions. When in flower, a well developed bed is a spectacular drift of blue color.  Soils that are too rich encourage rank vegetative growth in this species.  Ordinary dryish soil is preferable.  Attracts hummingbirds and bees. flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;loam