Blue Flag Iris

The Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It typically grows to be around 2 to 3 feet tall and has long, sword-shaped leaves up to 3 feet long and 1 inch wide. The green leaves have a distinctive mid-rib that runs down the center. This perennial has a long lifespan and is very popular in flower gardens and beds. Blue Flag Iris's Bloom The Blue Flag Iris blooms in late spring to early summer and produces large, showy flowers that are typically azer to purple, although they can sometimes be white or yellow. The flowers are composed of three upright petals, called standards, and three downward-hanging petals, called falls, often marked with darker veining or spots. The flowers are approximately 3 to 4 inches across and are borne on tall, branching stems that rise above the foliage. Blue Flag Iris's Requirements It prefers moist to wet soil and is often found growing near streams, ponds, and other bodies of water. It also tolerates some s