Iris cristata 'Alba'
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Tried and True Recommended by 1 Professional
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: dwarf crested iris
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 1 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Description: White with gold crested falls
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Tolerates: Drought, Deer
Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize

Culture

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Will tolerate close to full shade. If grown in full sun, the soil must be kept constantly moist. Will grow better on slopes than on flat sites which are not well-drained.

Noteworthy Characteristics

This dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, rapidly spreading plant which features white iris flowers with gold crests borne on 6" tall stems. Narrow, yellowish green leaves arise from a network of rhizomes. Spreads quickly and forms a seasonal ground cover. When in flower, a well developed bed can produce a spectacular drift of white color. Blooms in April.

Problems

Snails and slugs can be significant problems.

Garden Uses

An excellent plant for early spring bloom in a shaded area of the rock garden, perennial border or woodland garden. May also be used as a seasonal ground cover or edger.

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