dwarf crested iris

How to Grow and Care for dwarf crested iris

dwarf crested iris · Iris cristata
Also known as: lady's calamus

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Or grow in a container under glass, keep just moist during dormancy

Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing dwarf crested iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Or grow in a container under glass, keep just moist during dormancy

How to Water dwarf crested iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dwarf crested iris?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dwarf crested iris?

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What Soil Is Best for dwarf crested iris?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for dwarf crested iris?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize dwarf crested iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune dwarf crested iris?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate dwarf crested iris?

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant dwarf crested iris?

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How to Care for dwarf crested iris in Winter?

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How to Plant dwarf crested iris?

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Or grow in a container under glass, keep just moist during dormancy

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How to Repot dwarf crested iris?

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How to Harvest dwarf crested iris?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of dwarf crested iris

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About dwarf crested iris

Attributes of dwarf crested iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
OriginSoutheastern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris cristata
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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