Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'
Tennessee White Dwarf Crested Iris
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Tennessee White Dwarf Crested Iris is a rapidly spreading native deciduous perennial with long, sword-like medium green foliage that fans upwards. A prolific bloomer with very short stems sporting small three-parted white flowers with delicate yellow crests in late spring to early summer, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Slugs and snails can cause significant damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sedge, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Iris cristata 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0