Blue Flag Iris
Enhance your water garden with the striking Blue Flag Iris (*Iris versicolor*). This native perennial boasts brilliant blue-violet flowers that bloom from early to mid-spring, adding a vibrant splash of color. Its arching blue-green foliage provides attractive texture throughout the season. Thriving in moist to wet soil and even tolerating standing water up to 4 inches deep, this plant is ideal for water features and pond edges. It's also deer and rabbit resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to your garden. Grows well in Zones 3-9.
$13.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
902
/ 956
#902 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Hardiness Zones
39
/ -
Who it's for
- Supports Local Ecosystems
- Exceptional Durability in Wet Soils
- Reliable Perennial Performance
Who should skip it
- Potential Toxicity Risk
- Aggressive Spreading Tendency
- High Moisture Dependency
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Mature Height
24-30 inches tall
Mature Spread
24-30 inches wide
Bloom Time
Early to mid spring
Soil Moisture Requirement
Moist to Wet
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Aquarium Placement
Marginal
Features
- Attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds
- Tolerates standing water up to 4 inches deep
- Deer and rabbit resistant foliage
- Native to northeastern North America
- Blooms provide long-lasting cut flowers
- Easy care, low-maintenance plant
- Adds texture with arching blue-green leaves
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Blue Flag Iris for its exceptional hardiness and reliability in challenging, moist environments like pond edges and rain gardens. This native perennial is valued because it thrives where other plants struggle, solving significant landscaping needs. The vibrant blue to purple blooms are consistently highlighted for their beauty and effectiveness in attracting local pollinators, adding ecological value. Reviewers confirm that the plants arrive healthy, leading to high establishment success. While some patience is needed for the iris to reach full blooming potential, the consensus is that this is a high quality, worthwhile long term investment for creating sustainable wetland features.
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