Dwarf Crested Iris

In bloom right now. Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata) is a striking beauty in miniature form, growing to just 4 to 6 inches tall. It’s native to the eastern United States. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

2 thoughts on “Dwarf Crested Iris”

  1. We have been thrilled by how rapidly our Iris Cristata is spreading in a woodland setting. We love them!!

    1. Hi Ann! I’ve had my Dwarf Crested Iris in for a couple years now and they seem to be making themselves at home, and YES, spreading, even into the compost! I’m happy to remove them from the compost and put them into a proper garden. What lovely color they are!

      So happy, you too are enjoying this lovely native plant!

      Thanks bunches for reading my posts!
      Bren

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