An elegant, clump-forming perennial native to eastern North America, Blue Flag Iris features bold violet-blue blooms set against sword-like foliage. Typically growing 2–3 feet tall and wide, it thrives in wet conditions—making it a striking addition to rain gardens, pond edges, and moist borders.
Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
•Its large, patterned flower “landing platforms” are a design made for pollinators—especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, which often visit for nectar.

•The dense rhizome structure provides natural shoreline stabilization—making it beneficial around water features and wetland transitions.
•Light: Full sun to partial shade; ample light produces the best blooms.

•Soil & Moisture: Thrives in moist to wet soils, including pond margins and rain gardens; tolerates shallow standing water (2–4 inches).

•Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (May–June), displaying vivid blooms that bring early-season color.
 
•Height & Spread: Grows 2–3 ft tall and wide; forms attractive clumping colonies over time through rhizomes.
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