Iris Versicolor

Blue Flag Iris

Perennial and elegant, Iris versicolor is ideal for wet beds, the edges of ponds, or naturally marshy areas. Its blue-violet flowers with darker stripes, appearing from late spring to early summer, attract bees and butterflies, adding color and life to the garden. The narrow, lance-shaped green foliage forms dense, graphic clumps, providing structure even after flowering. For maintenance, remove spent flowers to extend visual interest, and trim the leaves at the base in late autumn for a clean finish. A light mulch around the base can protect the rhizomes during winter in colder regions.

Size

Height: 55cm Width: 40cm

Exposure

Half-shade, shadow

Zone

3

Soil

All types

Flowering period

June-July