Common
name: "Blue Flag Iris"
Latin name: Iris versicolor
Native
to: Eastern USA
Zone: 3 - 9
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 1" - 6"
Pond size: Small to Medium
Flowers: Yes, light purple
Height: 12" - 32"
Spread:
Pests: Aphids and water snails
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Iris versicolor
Cultural
information: The "Blue Flag" Iris is a
good choice for small to medium sized ponds. It's arching leaves
can reach a length of 24". Each stem can produce 3 or 4 pale
purple-white flowers during the summer. Plant in early spring at the ponds
edge or directly in the pond at a maximum depth of 6".Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as they appear.
Your local Garden Center should have a good selection of terrestrial
and marginal Iris during the spring... as well as all the
necessary supplies needed to construct a new pond.
