Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Iris - Blue Flag

‘Purple Flame’ Blue Flag Iris blooms in late spring, putting out dark blue flowers over unusual foliage which starts the season with vivid purple coloration. The blade-like leaves transition to green as the weather warms up, but the combination of purple foliage and dark blue flowers in spring is really unique. Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ is a chance mutation found by a gardener at the Mt Cuba Center. All Iris versicolor will grow beside or in water, so this is a great addition to stream and pond edges.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
0	Iris versicolor Purple Flame #2 (NATIVE-bright purple, bicolor foliage)	Past bloom	186	late June
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

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Spring

Exposure

•

Sun

Tolerance

•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Burgundy/Purple/Red
•	Green

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Iris versicolor
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