Blue Flag Iris Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Blue Flag Iris is a perennial plant that produces various flowers. It prefers moist, fertile soil in full sun. It has a sword-like shape and can grow up to 2.5 feet tall. It can be grown in containers in ponds or other water gardens and will grow in clumps. It is also deer-resistant.
Common Name |
Northern blue flag, Harlequin Blueflag, Large Blue Iris
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Iris versicolor
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Genus
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Iris
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Family
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Iridaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Blue Flag Iris Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Blue Flag Iris.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Blue Flag Iris needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Blue Flag Iris needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Blue Flag Iris Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Blue Flag Iris to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Blue Flag Iris to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Blue Flag Iris Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Blue Flag Iris. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Blue Flag Iris plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Blue Flag Iris Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Blue Flag Iris plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Blue Flag Iris toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Blue Flag Iris Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Blue Flag Iris, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Blue Flag Iris Native Region |
Find out where the Blue Flag Iris plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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