Southern Blue Flag Iris
Get ready to welcome the stunning Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei) into your garden! This moisture-loving perennial is a resilient native species that truly shines in wet conditions—it can even handle up to 6 inches of water, making it perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, or lakeside landscapes. You'll be delighted by its gorgeous blooms in late spring, which range from pale to deep purple, each featuring delicate veining and a bold yellow blaze. These flowers are fantastic for attracting bumblebees and butterflies! The plant produces bright green clumping foliage that spreads from rhizomes, forming dense, impressive stands. It's also great for cutting and using in bouquets. This hardy plant is native to inland marshes and wetlands across a wide area of North America.
$10.11
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
902
/ 956
#902 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Who it's for
- Excellent for Wet or Boggy Areas
- High Pollinator Appeal and Native Beauty
- Highly Adaptable and Hardy Perennial
Who should skip it
- Mild Toxicity Concerns
- Potential for Aggressive Spreading
- Strict Moisture Requirements
Key Specs
Ships in SPRING
Zones
5-9
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
Can Send To PO Box
No
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
No
Features
- Attracts Butterflies
- Native
- Cut Flowers
- Fragrant
- Rain Gardens
- Deer Resistant
- Tolerates Occasional Flooding
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Bloom Time: Late spring
What customers say
Customers highly value the Southern Blue Flag Iris for its exceptional hardiness in challenging, moist garden settings. The striking blue purple blooms are consistently praised for attracting pollinators and delivering superior late spring color. American Meadows earns commendation for shipping healthy, viable rhizomes. The primary consideration for buyers is patience; the plant requires one or two seasons to fully establish and produce significant flowering, which can cause initial disappointment. While some received smaller rhizomes, the overall consensus confirms this iris is a worthwhile, low maintenance investment. Its long term reliability and ecological benefits solidify its reputation as a dependable, high quality perennial once established.
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