Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Dwarf crested iris
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Width (ft)
0.5 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain

Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: It reaches only 4-9 inches tall and spreads to form a groundcover in its native peaty woodland habitat.
Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and bumblebees.
Notes: This plant grows best in partial sun to partial shade, preferring rich, well-drained soil but also grows in the difficult-to-manage dry shade. Use this plant for a ground cover in partly shady areas of rock gardens, woodland sites or in a perennial border.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
17