| Common Name | Dwarf Crested Iris |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | Cristata |
| Origin | Eastern North America |
| Blooming | Early spring, violet-blue flowers with yellow crests |
| Leaf Color | Bright green to blue-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Moist, humus-rich, well-drained. Sandy loam with pH 6.0-7.5 ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist during spring growth. Reduce after flowering. Dormancy requires dry cool conditions.
Prefers partial shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent scorching rhizomes.
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. Avoid heavy nitrogen.
Cut back foliage to the ground after it yellows naturally in late autumn/early winter.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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