Iris virginica
$27.00 / 1G AB
Virginia Iris ·
Description
Southern Blue Flag is a herbaceous perennial suited to full sun to part sun and average to wet conditions. It offers light purple color in late spring to summer. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
Benefits
Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Straight species; sword-like foliage and sculptural flowers; light purple flowers late spring; matures about 1.5 - 3 ft tall and 1 - 2 ft wide; regional native species
Usage/Use
Rain garden, water garden edge, perennial border
| Iris virginica | |
| Southern Blue Flag | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average to wet moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average to Wet moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Is Native | |
| Yes | |
| Deer | |
| Low | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| Narrow | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Spring | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Wet Soil | |
| Moist to wet / pond edge | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |