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Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Northern Blue Flag Iris


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm

  • Blade-like foliage emerges in spring with purple flaming
  • Intense blue flowers in late spring - early summer
  • Longest foliage color show with sufficient moisture
  • Attracts butterflies and Hummingbirds
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance


Height: 24-36 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 2-7
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Focal Point
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Native
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Purple

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands
  • Water Garden
  • Moist, Well-Drained