Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Northern Blue Flag Iris
![Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame' Northern Blue Flag Iris from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-4179.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
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- Leaves emerge purple
- Mature leaves are green
- Intense blue flowers in spring
- Best color in moist soil
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Garden](image/chars/char-144.png)
Garden
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Water's Edge / Bog Plant](image/chars/char-113.png)
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Spring](image/chars/char-39.png)
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist to wet soil. Full-part-sun
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:
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Native
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Water Garden
- Moist, Well-Drained