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Iris versicolor
Northern Blue Flag
Description
Iris versicolor, or Northern Blue Flag is a 2-3 foot wetland perennial preferring full to part sun in moist to wet soils. Northern Blue Flag’s blue flowers with yellow throats arise from sword-shaped leaves from June to July. The perennial serves as a great pond plant.
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| Spacing | 1-2' |