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Iris cristata 'Eco Blue Bird'

Crested Iris

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Iris cristata 'Eco Blue Bird' –  This selection of Crested Iris was made by Don Jacobs of Eco Gardens made. Compact and vigorous 'Eco Blue Bird' flowers in spring sporting lovely blue iris flowers complete with gold fringe. Small enough for the shaded to part sun rock garden or even a trough this little beauty holds its handsome fans of blades for the remainder of the growing season. As with many Iris the rhizomes should be planted at ground level or slightly higher than the surrounding terrain.'Eco Blue Bird' is a clumping perennial with moderate increase. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. If planted deep they will likely languish and rot. Division.


Height:

6-10 in

Colors:

Blue

Zone:

3 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Iris cristata 'Eco Blue Bird'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Rock Garden
  • Edging
  • Natural Garden
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division

Genus Overview: Iris

Common Name: Iris

From small woodland species and tiny forms happy in a sunny trough to those that stretch to one's waist and higher irises are among the most beautiful and unique of herbaceous perennials. They come in an amazing array of colors with fans of foliage that provide textural contrast to other garden denizens long after the flowers have passed. None that we carry are especially common. All are beautiful in the full sun border with many adaptable to pond's edge. They want a home! Pot grown division unless otherwise indicated.