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Iris versicolor

Blue Flag, Harlequin Blueflag, Larger Blueflag, Northern Blue Flag

In Stock: 1.829 lb (Total:1.829lb)
  • Iris versicolor

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1.83 lb
PA

Details

Germination:
86%
Germination test:
TZ
Purity:
98%
Seeds per lb:
25,279
Quantity:
1.83 lb
Collected in:
Pennsylvania
Crop year:
2024
Min. hardiness zone:
3
Item ID:
1835560

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 180 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Looking for a stunning, native North American Iris? Look no further than Iris versicolor, also called Harlequin Blueflag, Larger Blueflag, Northern Blueflag, and other variations. This flowering herbaceous perennial plant can grow 2-3 ft high and tends to form large clumps from thick, creeping rhizomes. During May to July, well-developed blue flowers bloom that have 6 petals and sepals spread out nearly flat and have two different forms. The flowers are typically light to deep blue, with purple and violet also being common. Besides its beauty, Iris versicolor holds cultural significance. Some Native American tribes used the roots as a protection against rattlesnakes. The plant is also used to obtain a blue infusion to test for acids and alkalis. The leaves of the plant can be used to weave baskets and mats. Order seeds now to add this stunning plant to your garden!

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