Crested Wild Iris - Set 5 Roots - Native Spring Flowering Perennial for Woodland For Sale

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Crested Wild Iris is a charming native perennial prized for its delicate orchid-like flowers and attractive spreading growth habit. This woodland wildflower produces beautiful blooms in shades of lavender-blue to violet, accented by distinctive crested markings on the petals.Its low-growing foliage forms dense mats of sword-like green leaves, making it an excellent groundcover for woodland gardens, shaded borders, native plant landscapes, and naturalized areas.
Details

• Genus: Iris
• Species: cristata
• Common Name: Crested Wild Iris
• Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
• Flower Color: Lavender-blue to violet with white and yellow crests
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Foliage Color: Green
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Uses: Woodland gardens, shade gardens, native plantings, groundcover, pollinator habitats

Growing Instructions

• Climate: Hardy in USDA zones 3–9
• Soil: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist during establishment
• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates gentle morning sun
• Care Tips: Allow rhizomes to spread naturally for a beautiful groundcover effect; mulch lightly to conserve moisture; divide established clumps every few years if of the plants will be alright - perhaps a bit stressed, but nothing serious. Some leaf drop may occur due to the shipping process, which is normal. Just water them as soon as possible, get them planted or potted, and give them a light prune if needed. Place them in a bright outdoor spot with indirect sunlight, and they should bounce back nicely.
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