Iris virginica var. shrevei
Iris-Southern Blue FlagThis fragrant, native iris can be found growing in moist to wet soils across much of the Eastern U.S. Its 3.5Ó flowers vary from light blue to deep violet with a yellow and white blotch and purple veining on the lower petals. It is easy to grow in rich, clay or sandy soils wherever consistent moisture is available.
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 2-3
- Spread: 2-3
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Height: 2-3
- Spread: 2-3
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- 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: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes