Iris versicolor (blue flag iris)

Herbaceous, perennial with blue/purple showy flowers in the late spring. Grows in clumps. Limited wildlife value. Requires full sun for flowering.

  • Wetland Indicator Status: OBL (Obligate Wetland)
  • Height Range: 1 – 3 ft.
  • Water Tolerance: Regular inundation (0 – 6 in.)
  • Light: Full sun or partial sun/shade
  • Rate of Spread: Slow
  • Bloom color: Blue/purple
  • Drought tolerance: Low
  • Bloom period: May to July
  • Wildlife Value: Food and shelter
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