Iris versicolor - C1

Description
With its medium green leaves, Blue flag (Iris versicolor) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and herbaceous borders. Bicoloured flowers appear from June to July. It prefers humus-rich, lime-free soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Blue flag is well tolerant of frost. The upright, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iris x robusta.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blue flag are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Blue flag has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water depth
0 - 20 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).

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! - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
The bicoloured flowers appear from June to July.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, herbaceous border