Eco Bluebird Dwarf Crested Iris is a rapidly spreading native deciduous perennial with long, sword-like medium green foliage that fans upwards. Very short stems sport three parted pale blue-purple flowers with gold crests and white throats in late spring to early summer, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Eastern US; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Slugs and snails can cause significant damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sedge, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed
IMAGE: Drew Avery, Iris cristata 'Eco Bluebird' (3455977784), CC BY 2.0
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