- Scientific Name: Iris versicolor (means Iris with various colors)
- Common Names: American Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Dragon Flower, Flag Lily, Harlequin Blueflag, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag, Water Iris.
- Hardiness Zone: 5-11 What Zone am I?
- Size: 2-3 feet tall
- Flowering Season: May - July
- Cultural Requirements:
- Full sunlight
- Heavy, rich, organic soil; pH 5-7
- Constantly moist or wet, up to 6" deep
- Fertilization minimal if any
- Tolerance: Will tolerate moderately brackish water, partial shade, and permanent inundation if necessary.
- Growth Rate: Will grow less than 2' per year radially
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.
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