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Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata
Colors range through various shades of blue through purple to white.
Characteristics:
Bloom Time:
Blooms spring
Mature Height:
4-8 In
Hardiness Zone:
5-8 Find your zone
Exposure:
Partial Sun
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Grow on at 50-65° F providing 50% shade, and keeping plants evenly moist but never wet or completely dry. Plants generally finish in 6-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining organically rich soil. Handle carefully, keep crown of plant at soil surface, spreading roots downward in the pot. Once planted, water immediately to settle the soil around the roots.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in a rock garden or woodland setting.
