A stunning native iris bearing violet-blue flowers with bold purple veining and a central yellow patch acting as a landing pad for bees. Sword-like blue-green foliage provides strong structure in wet areas long after the flowers fade.
Native range: Northeastern North America, Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Virginia and Minnesota
Size: 1-3 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide, spreads by rhizomes
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; wet to average; excellent for rain gardens and pond edges
Bloom period: May–July
Wildlife value: Attracts bees and other pollinators, host to several butterfly and moth species
Garden benefits: Deer/rabbit resistant. Dramatic presence at water's edge; naturalizes into colonies over time
A stunning native iris bearing violet-blue flowers with bold purple veining and a central yellow patch acting as a landing pad for bees. Sword-like blue-green foliage provides strong structure in wet areas long after the flowers fade.
Native range: Northeastern North America, Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Virginia and Minnesota
Size: 1-3 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide, spreads by rhizomes
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; wet to average; excellent for rain gardens and pond edges
Bloom period: May–July
Wildlife value: Attracts bees and other pollinators, host to several butterfly and moth species
Garden benefits: Deer/rabbit resistant. Dramatic presence at water's edge; naturalizes into colonies over time