These iris have a distinctive ridge or "crest" which resembles a cockscomb on the fall of the flower. The plants get to be about 6 to 18 inches high with glossy evergreen leaves.

I. cristata            
I.danfordiae Danford Iris   5 bright yellow dotted green flowers with a deep yellow or orange crest   Turkey
I. gracilipes Slender Iris   6 pinkish lilac, with wavy orange crest May Japan
I. japonica Fringed Iris   8 lilac spotted with yellow and white, with yellow crests April China and Japan
I. tectorum Japanese Roof Iris 18-24"   white & blue - does well in shade    

 

 
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