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Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'

Crested Iris

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' – Don Shadow selected this vigorous and smaller growing form of white Crested Iris with golden markings. 'Tennessee White' will light up in open shade growing 4 to 5 inches tall though may stretch to 6 inches in some settings. Handsome, tighter fans of foliage remain all through the growing season which will contrast nicely with smaller woodland companions such as miniature or dwarf hostas, ferns, Anemonella and the like. Clumping habit with moderate increase. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. Pot grown division.


Height:

4-6 in

Colors:

White

Zone:

4 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Natural Garden
  • Woodland
  • Border
  • Edging
  • Rock Garden
  • Massing

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

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.