Name: Crested Iris, Dwarf Crested Iris
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 2736-1G
Price: 13.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant'

A compact dwarf iris that delivers early spring colour in rock gardens and the front border.

Open star-shaped flowers of light blue with a yellow and deep blue beard
Flowers on short stalks grow even with, or slightly above the foliage
Short bright green sword-like leaves
More vigorous grower than the species

Size

1 gal

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Partial shade, Shade

Soil Moisture

Well-drained, Moist, Average

Hardiness Zone

5 – 5

Mature Height (meters)

0.15 – 0.25

Mature Spread (meters)

0.3 – 0.4

Growth Rate

Medium

Flower Colour

Blue

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

Spring

Habit

Spreading

Deer Resistant

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Rabbit Resistant

✓

Pollinator Friendly

✓

Attracts Birds

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Landscape Uses

Border, Rock garden

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Iris cristatagrows best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Full shade and sun conditions are tolerated, however, it dislikes extended periods of excessive drought or wetness. Can be used for naturalizing.