Iris cristata 'Alba'

Family - Iridaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Eastern USA
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 15cm
Location - The Woodland Walk

Description: Low-growing rhizomatous Perennial with upright, bright green leaves that are strap-shaped. White crested iris flowers are marked with golden yellow on the Falls. Flowers are produced on short stems in late spring.

Flower:

White crested iris flowers with reflexed white falls marked with golden yellow are produced in May. Each stem produces one or two flowers.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Crested iris flowers

Flowering time: May

Foliage:

Bright mid-green, strap-shaped to lanceolate Basal Leaves are held in a fan-shaped arrangement.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped, lanceolate

Propagation:

Division.

Cultivation:

Best in sun or shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil that is neutral to acidic.