Iris cristata
(Dwarf Crested Iris)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Dwarf Crested Iris, Crested Dwarf Iris
    Synonyms: Lophiris cristata, Neubeckia cristata
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 5 - 9
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: March - May
    Status: Native
    Range:

Iris cristata, or Dwarf Crested Iris, is native to the Ozarks, the Ohio River Valley and mid to lower Appalachian area. It is a perennial that grows in moist, open forests, rich woods, roadbanks and along streambanks. It blooms in early to late spring, with light to dark purple flowers.

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