With showy, violet-blue flowers streaked in gold and white, our native Blue Flag Iris adds elegance and bold color to wetland edges in late spring to early summer. It grows 2-3 feet tall, with sword-like leaves that fan out gracefully.

Thrives in full sun to part shade and moist to wet soils - ideal for rain gardens, or damp spaces. Very easy to grow and tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Forms dense clumps by rhizomes and slowly spreads - great for stabilizing wet areas without becoming aggressive. Adds architectural flair and season drama to native plantings.

Native to eastern North America, found in marshes, swamps, wet meadows, and along shores and streambanks.

Foliage emerges early in spring, followed by bold blooms in late spring. Leaves remain striking through summer, turning yellow in fall and often standing into early winter.

Flowers attract bees and other pollinators early in the season when resources are otherwise scarce. Provides cover for wetland wildlife and helps filter runoff in ecologically sensitive sites.