Dwarf Crested Iris
Iriscristata 'Hidden Mystery'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: cristata (kris-TAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Hidden Mystery
Hybridized by Probst 2009

Height

Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet

Other details

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Class
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow