Iris pseudacorus - P9

Description
With its medium green leaves, Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as the cutting, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, bee pasture and stream. Yellow flowers appear from May to July. It prefers humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Yellow flag is well tolerant of frost. The upright, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris lutea.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Yellow flag are medium green, linear.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow flag has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water depth
0 - 30 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yellow flag sets beautiful accents together with: Swan flower.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, bee pasture, stream course