Blue Flag Iris - Iris Versicolor

Native to all New England States  Showy Perennial Iris of northeastern wetlands. Self Seeds Readily.  Grows to 3ft Tall.  Showy Blue/Purple with a little white Blooms from May - August. It takes 2-3 years to mature.  

Poisonous to Livestock - can cause human skin irritation so wear gloves when handling

Prefers: Full to Part Sun, Moist to Wet Rich Acidic Soil

Attracts: Birds, especially Hummingbirds

Requires minimal maintenance.  In late fall or early spring cut foliage back to the ground  before new growth begins. Every few years, consider dividing overcrowded clumps in late summer after bloom — this will reinvigorates the plant and allows you to add the divisions to other areas in your garden or share with others. Iris yellow spot virus and iris borer can occasionally affect plants.

Provenance: Grown from seeds purchased NSC  Eco 59 - original ecotype collected Columbia County, NY Grown out: Yorktown Heights, NY by Northeast Seed Collective