

Iris versicolor - Blue Flag (photo credit: Growing Colors)
Perennials
Iris versicolor
Blue Flag
Iris veriscolor, commonly called Blue Flag, is a clump-forming iris that grows in marshes, swamps, and ditches. Forms a clump of narrow, arching-to-erect, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves. Flowering stalks rise from the clump to 30” tall in late spring, with each stalk producing 3-5 bluish-purple flowers. Rhizome is poisonous so use gloves when handling.
Blue Flag Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grow in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. This iris may be grown in shallow standing water (muddy bottom or containers), in moist shoreline soils, or in constantly moist soils of a border.
Height:24-36 in |
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Spread:24-30 in |
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Hardiness Zone:3 - 9 |
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