Blueflag Iris
Iris versicolor
Description:
This iris has attractive blue to purple flowers and blooms May to July. From 2 to 3 feet tall. Grows in medium to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. Can grow in 2 to 4 inches in shallow standing water. Does best in full sun and moist, rich soils. Will spread by self seeding and extension of rhizomes.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Harlequin Blueflag, Northern Blueflag |
| Plant Family: | Iridaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Bloom Time: | May to July |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |