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Dwarf Crested Iris

Sale price$12.99

Dwarf Crested Iris enchants with its delicate violet-blue, fringed flowers, adding a touch of grace to shaded garden areas and woodland edges.

Ideal for small garden spaces

Drought-tolerant and resilient

Great for shady garden spots

Thrives in

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Dwarf Crested Iris - Iris Cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris is a delicate perennial with small, slender leaves and charming, blue to purple flowers, each adorned with delicate white or yellow crests on their petals. It is a stunning and versatile plant with numerous landscaping benefits. This low-growing perennial herb is native to North America and thrives in woodland settings, making it an excellent addition to various garden styles.

While exploring the lovely possibilities of dressing up your gardens, they will undoubtedly catch your eye. This is a relatively short perennial plant native to the eastern United States and enjoyed in gardens throughout the country and abroad. While many people are familiar with them, they are often unaware of their appealing traits. What are some of the notable benefits of planting it in your yard?

Add Beautiful Pops of Color With Dwarf Crested Iris

This plant is highly regarded for its many colors. The branches are brown and combine with yellowish-green or green leaves and stunning flowers. The plant reaches four inches in height with the stem and the flower. The fragrant flowers bloom in April and May, revealing shades of purple, lilac, lavender, blue, and pale blue. The rarer colors are pink and white. Additional colors include a white center and vibrant shades of yellow, orange, purple, and dark blue on its outer petals.

Birds Love Dwarf Crested Iris Seeds

The seeds produced by the flowers in the spring are under a centimeter in diameter, so they are easily dispersed by birds and the wind. In addition, this is a creeping plant that expands by shooting out long roots underground. While their growth is not usually noticeable only a year after planting them, the plants’ roots expand exponentially. This allows you to enjoy a blanket of them in your yard after several years.

They Are Shade Loving Perennials 

This plant is commonly found in the wild in wooded areas. It can also grow in the crags of ledges, on a rocky landscape, or in ravines. This makes it ideal for beautifying a formal garden or a native or xeriscape yard with rock features.

Attract Wildlife With It

While some wildlife is welcome and desired in your yard, other species can cause damage. This Dwarf Crested Iris deters deer on your property to safeguard the different plants in your yard that deer may be drawn to. In addition, they are fragrant and attract bees and hummingbirds.

What is the Habitat of It

They grow well in half shade or all shade and so is ideal for woodland gardens or semi-shade borders. It likes well-drained soil, but can grow in sandy or loamy soils.

Do they Blossom

They blossoms in early spring and has pale lavender, violet or pale blue flowers with yellow or white spikes. It is pollinated by butterflies and a lovely addition to a late spring bouquet.

Is It Care-Free

 It is quick and easy to propagate, and the plant needs very little care after you've got it going. It spreads slowly, it produces a carpet hence weeds are suppressed and your compound looks beautiful for the same.

Will They Survive The Pot Life

They can be grown in containers because it is small. Plant it in a drainage pot, then plant it in a shaded place for growth.

It is Able To Be Divided

And eventually the plant gets too crowded, about 3-5 years. Splitting the rhizomes ensures they don't get infected but it also lets new plants survive in your garden.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bare Root Plants
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Bloom Season

Spring

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Bloom/Foliage Color

Purple

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Height at Maturity

Under 12"

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Care

Dwarf Crested Iris thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering to maintain soil moisture. Fertilize lightly in early spring and avoid over-watering. Remove spent blooms and cut back foliage after flowering to promote new growth.

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Plant Reproduction

Dwarf Crested Iris spread quickly and easily using underground stems called rhizomes.

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Attracts bees and butterflies
Perfect for fairy gardens
Unique and hard to find
Dwarf Crested iris - TN Nursery
Dwarf Crested IrisBuy 1 + Get 2 Free Sale price$12.99

I'm so pleased with my purchase of Dwarf Crested Iris. The blooms are beautiful and bring a lovely touch of color to my woodland garden area. Recommended from my side!

Lily Turner, Verified Buyer

Zone 4

I recently bought the Dwarf Crested Iris from TN Nursery, and it's a gem in my shaded garden! The delicate, fringed flowers are truly enchanting and add so much beauty to the space.

Owen Cox, Verified Buyer

Zone 5

The Dwarf Crested Iris I got from TN Nursery is fantastic. It's thriving in a shady spot, and the violet-blue flowers are stunning.

William Clark, Verified Buyer

Zone 6

What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

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Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You Will Love Our Dwarf Crested Iris

Natural Woodland Beauty

This iris species is perfect for naturalizing in woodland gardens or shaded landscapes. It blends seamlessly with other native plants, creating a harmonious and natural garden setting.

Elegant Blooms

The Dwarf Crested Iris produces delicate, violet-blue flowers with fringed petals that add a touch of elegance to any garden. These stunning blooms make it a standout plant, enhancing the visual appeal of shaded areas.

Compact Growth

Ideal for small spaces, the Dwarf Crested Iris has a compact growth habit, reaching only 6-8 inches in height. Its petite size makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container planting.


Diverse and Fragrant:

The fragrant flowers bloom in April and May, showcasing a palette of purple, lilac, lavender, blue, and pale blue. Rare colors like pink and white also appear, with additional hues including a white center and striking shades of yellow, orange, purple, and dark blue on the outer petals.

Caring Tips

How do I care for my Dwarf Crested Iris?

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Care Tips

Dwarf Crested Iris thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering to maintain soil moisture. Fertilize lightly in early spring and avoid over-watering. Remove spent blooms and cut back foliage after flowering to promote new growth.

Light Requirements

Dwarf Crested Iris thrives in partial to full shade. It prefers dappled sunlight or filtered light, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas. Direct sunlight can be too harsh, causing stress and reducing its vibrant blooms.

Hardy Planting Zones

3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8

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Sheelin Prinzinger
Dwarf Crested Iris

Roots came to health, not dried out. I can't wait until spring!

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Rene King
I don’t know until they come up!

Idk yet. They haven’t come up but I got what I ordered on time.

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Jessica Quist

Dwarf Crested Iris

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Janet Dalton
My favorite

Eager to watch these grow. They are one of my favorites!

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jack ackrell

waiting for it to germinate.......

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