Blue Flag
Though Blue flag is a great option for wet soils, even growing in water, it can also be grown in most traditional garden plantings provided there is at least moderate moisture. It forms large clumps both by rhizome and self-seeding and is a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Botanical name: Iris versicolor , Iris virginica
Bloom time: May - July
Height: 1’ - 3’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Wet to moist
Hardiness Zone: zones 3 - 7
Supports: Hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Available for pick-up in May
Though Blue flag is a great option for wet soils, even growing in water, it can also be grown in most traditional garden plantings provided there is at least moderate moisture. It forms large clumps both by rhizome and self-seeding and is a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Botanical name: Iris versicolor , Iris virginica
Bloom time: May - July
Height: 1’ - 3’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Wet to moist
Hardiness Zone: zones 3 - 7
Supports: Hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Available for pick-up in May
Though Blue flag is a great option for wet soils, even growing in water, it can also be grown in most traditional garden plantings provided there is at least moderate moisture. It forms large clumps both by rhizome and self-seeding and is a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Botanical name: Iris versicolor , Iris virginica
Bloom time: May - July
Height: 1’ - 3’
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Wet to moist
Hardiness Zone: zones 3 - 7
Supports: Hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators
Available for pick-up in May
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Though Blue flag is a great option for wet soils, even growing in water, it can also be grown in most traditional garden plantings provided there is at least moderate moisture. It forms large clumps both by rhizome and self-seeding and is a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Blue flag is native to North America, in the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. It is common in sedge meadows, marshes, and along streambanks and shores.
Blooms range from light to deep blue and purple reflecting its name, versicolor meaning “variously colored.”
Blue flag is the provincial flower of Quebec,
Other common names include Northern Blue Flag and Harlequin Blue Flag.
Volume Discounts:
5% off orders over $50. Use code: 20255%
10% off orders over $75. Use code: 202510%
15% off orders over $100. Use code: 202515%
All sales are for pick-up only:
Plants can be picked up at our farm or our Madison pick-up site. You will receive an email with available pick-up times at each location after we receive your order.
Payment:
We accept cash and checks at the farm and credit cards through our website.
Bulk Sales:
Restoration and bulk sale (100+ plants) inquiries should be directed to Erin Crain-Sullivan at 608-432-5578 or whitepelicanfarm@gmail.com with “attention Erin” in the subject line.