Bring reliable color to wet spots with Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame' (Blue Flag Iris 'Purple Flame'). This native iris forms upright clumps of blue-green, swordlike leaves and sends up showy violet-blue flowers in late spring to early summer. It is an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond edges, swales, and other places where moisture runs high and many perennials struggle.

Give your plant consistent moisture for best performance. It thrives in medium to wet soils and can handle seasonal saturation; it also performs well in average garden soil as long as it does not dry out for long. Plant where it will receive full sun to part shade, and keep the root zone evenly moist during establishment.

At maturity, expect a strong vertical accent about 24-36 inches tall, with clumps spreading to roughly 24-36 inches over time as rhizomes slowly expand. Divide clumps when they become crowded to maintain vigor and to create new plants for similar sites around your landscape.

Use it where you want a resilient, natural look: along water features, in native borders, or mixed with other moisture-loving perennials and grasses. As with many irises, parts of the plant can be irritating or harmful if eaten, so place it where pets and children are less likely to nibble and wear gloves when handling or dividing.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Wet Conditions
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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