Iris virginica var. shrevei (NGN)
Blueflag Iris
Moisture-loving Iris has fragrant blue-violet flowers with falls crested in yellow and white. Narrow bright green leaves often lie on the ground or in the water.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Blue
- Bloom Time: June, July
- Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Iris virginica var. shrevei (NGN)
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Sun
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
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Flower Color
- Blue
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Solitary
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Iris virginica var. shrevei (NGN)
Rudbeckia hirta (NGN)
Black-eyed Susan
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Carex retrorsa (NGN)
Deflexed Bottlebrush Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"
Zizia aurea (NGN)
Golden Alexanders
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 24" – 36"