Description
Purple Flame Blue Flag Iris brings bold color and unique foliage to sunny gardens, rain gardens, and water features. Deep violet blooms rise above attractive sword-like foliage that emerges with rich purple tones in spring before maturing to green for the rest of the season. Flowering in late spring to early summer, Purple Flame Blue Flag Iris creates a dramatic display when planted in groups and provides excellent cut flowers for fresh arrangements.
Thriving in moist soils, bog gardens, and water garden settings, Purple Flame Blue Flag Iris is a hardy native perennial that performs beautifully in full sun to partial shade. Its upright habit, deer resistance, and ability to grow in wet conditions make it an excellent choice for pond edges, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. This low-maintenance perennial adds lasting texture, color, and habitat value to the garden year after year.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Color: deep violet
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, rich
Zone: 3 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (24″)
Blooming Season: mid summer
Growth Rate: mid spring
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