Iris virginica Shrevei
Southern Blue Flag Iris
- » Deer resistant
- » Attracts Butterflies
- » Attracts Birds
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:1-3 ft
- Spread:1-3 ft
This iris produces elegant light blue to deep violet blooms on sturdy 2' stems in late spring. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while graceful arching foliage adds texture. Deer resistant and adaptable to wet, boggy, or sandy soils, it thrives in full sun and makes an excellent cut flower.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Wet Soil/Wetlands |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris virginica Shrevei
Best grown in water gardens or along ponds or streams, or in rain gardens that maintain a moist soil. Enjoys full sun and a lightly acidic soil.