Description
Iris versicolor is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant, is a clump-forming.
Iris versicolor is also commonly known as the blue flag, harlequin blueflag, larger blue flag, northern blue flag, and poison flag, plus other variations of these names, and in Britain and Ireland as a purple iris.
It is a marginal aquatic plant that forms a clump of narrow, arching-to-erect, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves. Flowering stalks rise from the clump in late spring, with each stalk producing 3-5 bluish-purple flowePlant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Blue flag, harlequin blueflag, larger blue flag, northern blue flag |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 to 2.50 feet |
| Flower Colour | Blue, Purple |
| Bloom Time | May to July |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Iris versicolor care
Grow in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. This iris may be grown in shallow standing water (muddy bottom or containers), or in moist shoreline soils or in constantly moist humusy soils of a border.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | Medium wet, acidic, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 22 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Iris versicolor special feature
Best grouped in sunny areas of ponds or water gardens. Also may be grown in moist border areas.
Iris versicolor uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
- It generally keeps indoor in the living room and in terrace area