Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Crested Dwarf Iris



















These beautiful, light blue, fragrant flowers are found in rich woodlands or on mountain slopes. You will find them blooming from Maryland to Georgia during April and May. This crested dwarf iris is in the family Iridaceae, scientific name Iris cristata. It grows in mats and is easily transplanted. They grow to a height of 4-9 inches. There are 60 genera and 1,500 species of iris in the world.

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