Botanical profile
Iris versicolor
Latin name
Iris versicolor
Common name
Blue flag iris, Water iris
Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Native plant and floral emblem of the province of Quebec. Its flowers have three purple sepals beautifully variegated with white, yellow, and green, veined with black, and three short, upright petals. This iris prefers rather moist soils. Ideal for naturalizing ditches, lakeshores, and ponds.
Pets
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
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