About This Plant
This pretty plant does well in wet soils and can even grow in a couple inches of water. At home, consider it for rain gardens, wetlands, and riparian areas.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
This plant’s common name, “flag”, comes from an old English word (flagge) for reeds and refers to its natural preference to wetlands.
Alternate Names
Harlequin Blueflag, Large Blue Iris, Larger Blue Flag Iris, Northern Blue Flag
