- Botanical name: Iris versicolor
- Common name: Blue flag
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Bog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, Deciduous
Blue
Purple
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.
How to grow Iris versicolor
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Plant size
75cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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