Scientific Name
Iris cristata
Common Name
Iris

Characteristics

Season
spring
Height
6 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Flower Color
lilac
Soil
well drained
Exposure
partial shade
Propagation
division in fall, seed
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
Iris cristata is an example of the beautiful native species of Iris that grow in North Carolina. Most are subtly beautiful rather than the striking, large bright German or bearded iris, but are desirable in perennial and native plant gardens.
Origin
Eastern USA, North Carolina

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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