Blue Flag Iris
Iris versicolor |
 Other common names:
American Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Flag Lily, Larger Blue Flag, Multi-coloured Blue Flag, Northern Blue Flag, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag
French names:
Iris versicolore
Family:
Iris Family (Iridaceae)
Group:
Irises
Similar species:
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Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) - Much smaller, grows in alvars.
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Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) - Larger, has showy yellow flowers.
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Common Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Lacks the showy blue flowers, much taller.
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Narrow-leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia) - leaves are much narrower, much taller, lacks the showy blue flowers.
Flowers:
Summer; Blue/Violet; 3 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Simple, Entire
Height:
30-80 cm (11-31 in)
Habitat:
Wet Areas
Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun
Poisonous:
Poisonous to eat.
Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 120
Native/Non-native:
Native
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: versicolor: variously coloured
Photographs:
147 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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