Iris virginica var. shrevei

Blueflag Iris

Moisture-loving Iris has fragrant blue-violet flowers with falls crested in yellow and white. Narrow bright green leaves often lie on the ground or in the water.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Fragrant Flower
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
    • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Blue
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Solitary
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg