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Iris versicolorIris versicolor

Blue Flag, Harlequin Blueflag, Larger Blueflag

In Stock: 1.106 lb (Total:1.106lb)

Iris versicolor

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1.11 lb

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Germination:

90%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

90%

Seeds per lb:

22,929

Quantity:

1.11 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832178

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 180 days

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 10-80 centimeters 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 now to add this stunning plant to your garden!