Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Blueflag
Purple flame-like foliage emerges in March and is followed by a display of rich and abundant flowers. The true beauty lies in the intense show of vivid, plum-colored foliage. Plant along a pond edge or in a moist garden site where the roots can receive consistent moisture to achieve the best early season color.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: May, June
- Hardiness Zone: 2 To 7
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Plant Characteristics - Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
- Salt Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
- Deer 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
- Purple
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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
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Hybrid
Possible Substitutions for Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Variegated Japanese Iris
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: Purple
- Height: 24" – 36"
Baptisia x bicolor 'Starlite'
Starlite Prairieblues™ False Indigo
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: Purple
- Height: 24" – 36"
Tradescantia x 'Concord Grape'
Spiderwort
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun To Part Shade
- Flower Color: Purple
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