Blue Flag. An aquatic iris with slightly arched leaves and purple or lavender-blue flowers with a white veined purple patch on each fall from early to mid-summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy.
Iris versicolor
An aquatic iris with slightly arched leaves and purple or lavender-blue flowers with a white veined purple patch on each fall from early to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | versicolor |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Flag |
| Flower Colour | purple, lavender, blue, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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