Understanding plant families

Iris versicolor

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Blue flagBog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, DeciduousFamily: Iridaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Purple

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Iris versicolor is a water-loving iris with blue-purple flowers that have attractive veining. It' s ideal for planting around the edge of a pond or in a bog garden and is popular with pollinators.

Plant at the edge of a sunny pond or bog garden and remove dead flower heads once the display is over. Cut back the foliage in autumn and divide congested rhizomes every three years.

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Iris ‘Versicolor’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Versicolor’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Iris ‘Versicolor’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Versicolor’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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