Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'

Also Known As

Tennessee White Crested Iris

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 12"-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' plant details

Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 2 FT - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, edging plant, floriferous, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris cristata 'Tennessee White'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' has three inch wide white flowers each accented with delicate yellow crests. Vigorous and easy to grow!. It is great along the woodland path or in front of shrubs. Divide every other year and protect from slugs when foliage is first emerging.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

There seems to be no end to groups of plants we are mad about and Iris cristata easily makes the cut. Typically flowers in shades of blue, this is a far less common white selection. Perfect little white Iris flowers with the petals touched by a yellow crest. Deciduous small-scale groundcover.