Iris versicolor - Northern Blue Flag

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Plant Type

Forb

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Moisture

Medium

Height

3 feet

Bloom Color

Purple

Bloom Months

July, June

Native to MN

Yes

Northern Blue Flag is a native perennial that forms colonies and reaches a height of 2 1/2′. Used in the shoreline zones of wet meadows and vegetated swales, it is recommended for restorations of meadows, swamps, shorelines, open bogs and pools. It is a beautiful, decorative plant that is well suited for rain gardens and other landscape design. This species will not flower unless it is in full to partial sun.

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