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Key characteristics

Classification: Border Bearded Iris (BB), Amoena
Height: 27 inches
Width: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
Flower color: White with purple veining and orange-tipped white beards
Foliage color: Medium green, upright, sword-shaped foliage
Bloom time: Early midseason
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8

Irises

Iris 'Crow's Feet'

Crow's Feet Iris

Iris 'Crow's Feet' is a border bearded iris with ruffled flowers that bloom in early midseason. The standards are crisp white, while the white falls are covered with closely spaced purple veining that radiates from the center toward the petal edges. Purple shading becomes more concentrated toward the outer portions of the falls, leaving a narrow pale rim along much of the edge. White beards tipped orange add a warm accent among the intricate markings.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate, drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Early midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Walkways
Cottage Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Dwarf spirea · Dwarf pine · Golden alyssum · Blue-eyed grass · Pink thrift · Silver horehound · Creeping phlox

Design tip

Place 'Crow's Feet' where its detailed markings can be seen from a path or seating area rather than across a wide border. Its compact height also makes it useful for creating a gradual transition between low groundcovers and taller flowering perennials.