{"product_id":"10-dwarf-crested-iris-bare-root-plants-woodland-wildflower-perennial-ground-cover","title":"10 Dwarf Crested Iris Bare Root Plants - Woodland Wildflower Perennial Ground Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Crested Iris is a charming woodland wildflower prized for its delicate, crested blooms and neat, fan-shaped foliage. This low-growing perennial naturally forms a spreading carpet in shaded gardens, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and woodland plantings. In spring, small flowers in shades of lavender, blue, and violet appear above the foliage, adding early-season color to shady borders and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy to grow, Dwarf Crested Iris returns year after year and slowly multiplies to create a dense, weed-suppressing mat. It pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials, and its compact size works well along paths, under trees, and on slopes where a low-maintenance ground cover is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing woodland perennial that forms a spreading ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring blooms with distinctive crested falls in lavender, blue, and violet tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive fan-shaped, sword-like foliage that remains neat through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in shaded and woodland garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly naturalizes to fill bare spots under trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iris cristata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, humus-rich woodland soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, spreading, rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root Dwarf Crested Iris in a shaded or partially shaded spot with well-drained, organically rich soil. Soak the roots briefly before planting, then set them so the rhizome sits just below the soil surface, with roots spread outward. Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart to allow room to spread. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Dwarf Crested Iris is relatively low-maintenance. Apply a light layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the rhizomes. Water during dry spells, especially in the first year. Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded. In cold climates, a layer of winter mulch can help protect newly planted roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 10 Dwarf Crested Iris bare root plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739751219510,"sku":"EDNA-178","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8125756855_cix9.jpg?v=1792115045","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-dwarf-crested-iris-bare-root-plants-woodland-wildflower-perennial-ground-cover","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}