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northern blue flag
Iris versicolor
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A native wetland iris with striking blue-purple flowers and sword-like foliage that adds vertical interest to bog gardens and water features. Thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions and is excellent for naturalizing along pond edges.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion controlpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation