Photo Credit:
R.W. Smith - Ladybird Johnson Center
Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica)
This species is primarily utilized for its brightly colored floral display. The root mass of established colonies provides good shoreline protection.
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to Part Shade
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Soils: Loam
Height: 2-3' tall
Bloom Time: May-July
Color: Blue
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Cut Garden, Naturalization, Rain garden, Wet garden
USDA Plant Profile
