Clump-forming plant with narrow, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves. Blue-purple flowers with purple veining and a central yellow and white blotch on the falls. Blooms late spring to early summer. Great for ponds, water gardens and wet borders.
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Iris versicolor
Northern Blue Flag Iris
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Blue-green sword shaped leaves
- Violet-blue flowers
- Clump forming habit
- Attracts butterflies and Hummingbirds
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers medium to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. Can grow in up to 2-4 in. of standing water or in consistently moist soil. Plants can be divided after blooming. Wear gloves when dividing rhizomes as they are poisonous. Foliage can be trimmed back to 1in. above the crown after fall frost. Plants will naturalize to form colonies.
Height: 12-36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Native
- Focal Point
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Water Garden
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: Northern Blue Flag Iris
Clump-forming plant with narrow, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves. Blue-purple flowers with purple veining and a central yellow and white blotch on the falls. Blooms late spring to early summer. Great for ponds, water gardens and wet borders.