Crested Iris 'Nada': Iris cristata Cultivar

'Nada' is a cultivar of the Crested Iris (Iris cristata), a diminutive, rhizomatous species native to the eastern United States. Unlike bearded irises, crested irises have a prominent ridge or "crest" on the falls instead of a fuzzy beard. They form low, spreading mats of sword-like foliage and bloom in mid-spring with delicate blue, lavender, or white flowers.

Taxonomic & Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Nada

Iris cristata is a superb ground cover for shady woodland gardens. The cultivar 'Nada' (Spanish for "nothing" or perhaps a name) may offer a distinct flower color, larger blooms, or a particularly vigorous spreading habit, enhancing this already valuable native plant.