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Iris cristata 'Alba' (Dwarf Crested Iris)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002524



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Species: Iris cristata
Cultivar: Alba
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
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Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
  • Oriental Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stolon / Runner
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  Cayuga Morning (1356)
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Plant suggested by: Cayuga Morning (1356)


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  Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote on Apr 28 2013
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This plant makes a great ground cover. Competes well with weeds, but is not invasive.

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