(Iris missouriensis ‘Wild Blue’)
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Wild Blue Iris is a native annual flower that grows in the wet areas of meadows and mountainous marshes throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2' and features stiff sword-shaped leaves and 2-3” blooms of 6 segmented violet-blue petals with a white and yellow center and dark purple veins. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts hummingbirds, tolerates frost, makes cordage, is resistant to deer, and has medicinal properties!
- Non-GMO
- Native Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Cleretum
Species: Iris missouriensis
Cultivar: Wild Blue Iris
Also Known As: Rocky Mountain Iris, Wild Blue Iris, Blue Flag, Flag Lily, Water Flag, & Dragon Flower.
Ease of Growing: Advanced
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Bloom): May to June
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Water: Medium to Wet.
Soil Moisture: Medium to wet. Well drained.
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Its flowers attract hummingbirds.
Containers?: Yes. consider growing this in large pots submerged to the rim.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 12-24”
Spacing: 8-12”
Sow Depth: 1/2"
USDA Zone: 3a-8b
Produces: a plant with stiff sword-shaped leaves and 2-3" pale purple blossoms with darker purple veins.
Garden Uses: Best grouped or massed in sunny areas of perennial beds, borders, or foundations.
Genus: Cleretum
Species: Iris missouriensis
Cultivar: Wild Blue Iris
Also Known As: Rocky Mountain Iris, Wild Blue Iris, Blue Flag, Flag Lily, Water Flag, & Dragon Flower.
Ease of Growing: Advanced
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Bloom): May to June
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Water: Medium to Wet.
Soil Moisture: Medium to wet. Well drained.
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Its flowers attract hummingbirds.
Containers?: Yes. consider growing this in large pots submerged to the rim.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 12-24”
Spacing: 8-12”
Sow Depth: 1/2"
USDA Zone: 3a-8b
Produces: a plant with stiff sword-shaped leaves and 2-3" pale purple blossoms with darker purple veins.
Garden Uses: Best grouped or massed in sunny areas of perennial beds, borders, or foundations.