Description of Iris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris)

Iris versicolor is blue flag iris, a North American species that thrives in wet soil and shallow water. It flowers in early summer.

Appearance

It forms clumps of upright leaves and produces blue-purple flowers with marked falls. Height is usually 60 to 90cm.

Care Guide

It prefers consistently moist soil and tolerates shallow water.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Water: Keep consistently wet.
• Division: Divide in spring if clumps get crowded.
• Tidy: Remove old stems after flowering.

It is reliable and hardy in cool climates.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond edges where soil stays wet. It works well planted in groups.

It tolerates wetter spots than many irises.

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