Botanical Name: Iris cristata
Common Name: Walking iris
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape spreading, rhizomatous plant with both rhizomes and slender runners which allow the plant to spread quickly
Height to 18"
Spread 8' or more
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors prefers partial shade
Soil grows best with added organic matter in soil
Hardiness Hardy – Zones 3-7, 15-17
 
Morphology:
Leaves to 12" long, 1" wide, flat, glossy with prominent veins; variegated form has white striping toward the center of the leaf
Flowers Clusters of white or lavender flowers, each about 1" across; the “beard” is replaced with a crest of golden fine fringe
Fruit capsule
 
Propagation:
runners and division
 
Usage:
Fast spreading filler for subtropical or forest theme landscapes; favored in moist, well-amended soils and slightly shady conditions – also used in Oriental theme landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing slow release in spring
Pruning control spread by removing runners where unwanted
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs are major pests of this Iris
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southeast United States
Family: Iridaceae

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