Iris virginica - Wikipedia Iris virginica is a perennial plant that grows up to 0 6–0 9 m (2–3 ft) tall The plant's sword-shaped basal leaves are erect or sometimes arching and measure up to 91 cm (3 ft) long and 2 5 cm (1 in) across at the base
Iris virginica (Southern Blue Flag Iris) | North Carolina Extension . . . Southern blue flag iris is a lovely, delicate iris native to the United States and Canada, from the east coast to the middle states as far west as Texas The genus name Iris is named after the Greek Goddess of rainbows and the species name refers to the state of Virginia where it is found
Iris virginica - US Forest Service Iris virginica var virginica has a light blue to deep violet, rarely white, flower The sepals are spreading with darker blue to purple veins with a light yellow pubescent signal
Iris virginica - Hoffman Nursery Iris virginica is a compact, slow-growing, eastern U S native that’s at home in wetland areas Its medium-width, upright, bright green foliage reaches 1’-3’ The intricate and delicate pendant-like blue violet with white and yellow flowers are adorned on a bare stem from late spring to early fall
Iris virginica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Iris virginica, commonly called southern blue flag, is native primarily to wetlands, marshes, lake sides, stream banks, and other moist, open areas in the eastern half of the United States and southern Canada
Iris virginica - Native Plant Society of Texas It grows best in moist soils that are not too heavy but will tolerate some brief flooding early in the season and moderate dryness in late summer Works well in rain gardens, edges of ponds, or lily pools WARNING: the roots and foliage are mildly toxic, so animals tend to not eat this plant
Iris virginica (Virginia or Southern Blue Flag) *Iris virginica is native in DC and in Prince George’s and Kent Counties in MD In VA, it is frequent to locally common in the Coastal Plain and infrequent to rare inland
Virginia Blue Flag: Native Wildflower for Pollinators Virginia Blue Flag's name reflects the plant's scientific name (Iris virginica), which commemorates the Virginia colony where the plant was first formally described by European botanists in the 17th and 18th centuries
Iris virginica (Southern Blue Flag) - Gardenia A southern wetland species, Iris virginica (Southern Blue Flag) is a rhizomatous perennial forming a dense and impressive clump of sword-shaped, bright green leaves that often lie on the ground or water
Southern Blue Flag: How to Plant and Grow Iris Virginica Nestled the balmy heat of the Southeastern United States, from Virginia to Louisiana and into Texas, sits Iris Virginica – a delicate herbaceous perennial The small, intricate blue blooms top long stems, surrounded by spiked green leaves that contrast in texture and structure