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Blue Flag Iris

Iris versicolor

$13.32
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per Plant - 3" Pot
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ZONES  3-9 | Good to grow! Zone

The gorgeous blooms of Blue Flag Iris are a delight in the spring garden. This robust native perennial’s brilliant blue-violet flowers open early to mid-spring atop sturdy stems, while the arching blue-green foliage adds texture. Watch for bumblebees and long-horned bees on the blooms, as well as the occasional butterfly or hummingbird. Plants can grow in standing water, and perform well in average to wet garden soil. (Iris versicolor)

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Description

Blue Flag Irises are native to marshes, swamps, wet meadows, and shorelines in the northeastern United States and Canada. Blue Flag Iris is a common addition to water gardens and water features, as it tolerates standing water up to 4 inches deep. Plants can also be grown in consistently moist garden soils in full sun to part shade. Plant in full sun to part shade, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade. Plants need constantly moist soils and can be planted in up to 4 inches of standing water. Blooms open early to mid-spring and make long-lasting cut flowers. Plants can be trimmed back during the dormant season. Irises spread slowly by rhizomes to form dense clumps, and can be divided in early autumn. Wear gloves when handling rhizomes. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant, and toxic if consumed.

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Native
  • Naturalizes
  • Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Early to mid spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Fall
Soil Moisture
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Acidic Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
24-30" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Planting Depth
The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Rhizomes may be poisonous
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
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