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Blue Flag

Iris Versicolor

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Overview

Iris versicolor, or Blue Flag, is a striking perennial native to North America. Grows to 2–3 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves. It produces vibrant blue to purple flowers in late spring, each with six petal-like parts. Prefers full to partial sun and wet conditions, thriving in zones 3-9. Ideal for rain gardens and waterside plantings. Provides habitat support and attracts pollinators, offering both ecological and aesthetic benefits.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Provides habitat support and attracts pollinators, offering both ecological and aesthetic benefits

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Iris versicolor, or Blue Flag, is a striking perennial native to North America; prefers full to partial sun and wet, image 76
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — perennial for half; this species is considered low-maintenance, image 75
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored blooms; it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, image 74
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — blue and lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that brings a splash of vibrant, image 73
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — scientifically known as Iris versicolor; consider placing them in clusters or drifts for a more natural and visually, image 82
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Ideal for rain gardens and waterside plantings; scientifically known as Iris versicolor, image 80
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Provides habitat support and attracts pollinators, offering both ecological and aesthetic benefits; with a minimum of, image 81
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — is a captivating perennial that brings a splash of vibrant color to any garden; it produces vibrant blue to purple, image 83
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Grows to 2‚Äì3 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves; each blossom showcases an elegant mix of purple, image 77
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — Prefers full to partial sun and wet conditions, thriving in zones 3-9; perennial for half, image 79
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — It produces vibrant blue to purple flowers in late spring, each with six petal-like parts; iris versicolor is an, image 78
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — It is adaptable to a variety of soil types; grows to 2‚Äì3 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves, image 90
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — making it an ideal choice for planting along pond edges or in naturalized wetland areas; with its striking, image 84
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — With its striking blue-violet flowers; <br><br>Given its beauty and habitat preferences, image 85
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — The plant prefers full sun to partial shade, image 88
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — although it flourishes in slightly acidic conditions with consistent moisture; making it an ideal choice for planting, image 91
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — its flowers offering a delicate yet striking appearance; provides habitat support and attracts pollinators, offering, image 87
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — with a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight per day to ensure optimal flowering; when incorporating Blue Flags, image 89
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — each blossom showcases an elegant mix of purple; perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored blooms, image 86
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — consider placing them in clusters or drifts for a more natural and visually appealing effect; where its water, image 96
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — This species is considered low-maintenance; iris versicolor, or Blue Flag, is a striking perennial native to North, image 97
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — blue and lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that brings a splash of vibrant, image 98
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored blooms; it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, image 99
Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor) — where its water filtration capabilities can be used to improve soil and water quality; ideal for rain gardens and, image 94

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