Which iris is crested?

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Which iris is crested?

Need to know the difference between the bearded and crested iris.

2006-06-21 09:24:34 · 3 answers · asked by jonna 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

When I check the internet I always end up at some site that wants to sell me flowers rather than give me info.

2006-06-21 09:26:06 · update #1

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The crested dwarf iris is native to the eastern half of the U.S. It grows to 8in.It has a yellow crest on the sepals. Short leaves embrace the stem. The botanical name is Iris cristata.

2006-06-21 12:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by gardeningfool42 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Crested iris's have shaved and the bearded ones havent.

Sorry I just had to do that...

2006-06-29 07:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by habanaro64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Try this site.

2006-06-21 09:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by annmariet14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋