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Photo credit:Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester.
Iris virginica
Southern blue flag
Iris virginica is easy to grow and will do well in average garden soil, but does best in wetter conditions. Found naturally in marshes, floodplains, and edges of ponds, streams, and lakes. The plant has blue flowers with a yellow crest and flattened, pointed foliage. The roots provide excellent soil stabilization.
Native Americans used the roots of this plant for a variety of ailments ranging from skin issues to liver issues.
Height:
1-3 ftSpread:
1-3 ftUSDA Hardiness Zone:
2-7Bloom Color:
BlueIris virginica Characteristics
Exposure
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
Soil Moisture Preference
- Wet to Moist
Attributes
- Bog
- Naturalizing
Flowering Months
- June
- May
Foliage Color
- Green
Interesting Notes:
For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=IRVI