A pretty crested iris with fans of narrow dark green leaves and stems of purple-blue to sky-blue flowers with a gold crest and a white patch on each fall in late spring. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Iris lacustris
A pretty crested iris with fans of narrow dark green leaves and stems of purple-blue to sky-blue flowers with a gold crest and a white patch on each fall in late spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | lacustris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue, gold, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Alpine house, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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