Iris versicolor

blue flag iris

This tall, wet-loving plant does well wherever soil does not dry out, and can be great when used for contrast against plants with less linear leaf structures. Make sure to clear away dead leaves in fall to stave off attacks by iris borer caterpillars.

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Height: 12-36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize


North American Distribution


blue flag iris - Iris versicolor from Native Plant Trust
blue flag iris - Iris versicolor from Native Plant Trust
blue flag iris - Iris versicolor from Native Plant Trust