Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’

Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Iris-Blue Flag

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Iris-Blue Flag

Selected as a mutation from the native species by Mt. Cuba Center, this in-demand iris’s signature characteristic is striking foliage that emerges deep purple in spring. In summer, 3-4”, blue flowers appear on dark stems and the foliage turns green. Clump-forming, swordlike leaves provide beautiful texture all season.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 24-36"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 24-36"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Late Summer-Fall, Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: Yes
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
  • Vernalization Beneficial: No