Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame' Plants

A new spin on a classic native.  The purple flame iris has unique purple leaves at emergence in the spring. These sword-like leaves are a decandent eggplant purple when they break ground in early spring and slowly mature into a green with light purple casting.  In late May into June the beautiful foliage gives way to violet blue blooms that are slightly darker than the species.  A great plant for the mixed border, pondsides, and will even grow submerged in ponds or streams.  This plant was found in our backyard at the Mt. Cuba center where they put natives to the test.
Bloom Time: May-June
Light Exposure: Full Sun - Shade
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/5.0-7.0 
Hardiness Zones: 2-7
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