Slender Blue Flag
Iris prismatica
Description:
Typical iris blossom. Pale blue to violet shade. Long narrow leaves on stems. Plant has two to three blooms. Blooms in early summer. Grows in swampy wetlands.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Slender Blue Iris, Coastal Iris |
| Plant Family: | Iridaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Early June to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Late July through August |
| Global and State Rank: | G4G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |