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Iris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris Species)

Iris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris Species)

A popular native iris here to the Eastern United States.  You can find these beauties naturally in damp areas, alongside ponds, in the mixed freshwater marsh, and in the bottom of ditches within their native range.  The violet flowers are borne abundantly in late spring lasting until the heat of summer takes over.  Once the bloom period ends the strapping foliage continues to grow until a hard freeze.  Equally attractive in and out of bloom.   An easy native that attracts butterflies and other pollinatoros when in bloom.  A great choice for damp boggy areas.
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Light Exposure: Full-Part Sun
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/5.0-7.0 
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Fertilizer: If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually. Normally plants that are grown in water do not need fertilizer but if the growth is slow, you can use slow dissolving plant food tablets for pond plants.
Containers Size: 2"x  4" landscape plug

Photos courtesty of NorthCreek Nursery®

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