Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Dwarf Crested Iris: Featured Plant of The Day


Iris cristata 'Alba'
Dwarf Crested Iris


Type    Perennial
Hardy range    5A to 9A
Height    6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate    Fast
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun


Bloom Color    White
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.


Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.


Leaf Color    Green


Culture Notes
Iris cristata will spread quickly if it likes its location.