Blue Flag Iris

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About Blue Flag Iris

This perennial plant is native to North America and thrives in wetland environments, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist meadows. Its vigorous growth may overshadow smaller plants, so strategic spacing is advised.
  • Botanical Name: Iris versicolor
  • Common Name: Blue Flag Iris
  • Critters or Pests: Whiteflies, cabbage moths
  • Family: Iridaceae
  • Germination: 14–30 days
  • Hardiness: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Sunlight: Partial shade, full sun
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Size: 2–3 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Companion Plants

Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower), and Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) thrive in similar wet conditions.

Harvesting Information

Rhizomes (underground stems) are typically harvested in late fall or early spring when medicinal compounds are most concentrated.

Recipes With Blue Flag Iris

Remedies With Blue Flag Iris