Other Common Names: Poison Flag, Harlequin Blue Flag, Wild Iris Scientific Name: Iris versicolor Linnaeus Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family); Genus: Iris (Iris, Flag) Armitage (2006): Iris versicolor, Northern Blue Flag p. 235 Range in the US: The NorthEast and most of the Atlantic States and Upper MidWest, VA SE Nativity: VA Habit: Medium Perennial Forb Sun: Part-Full Soil: Average-Wet; Wetland Plant Germination: Possibly difficult. Nick seeds and keep in moist soil: 1 month warm, 1-3 months cold Parentage:
Comments: Normally found in wet areas and full sun, but does well in an amazing variety of habitats. Some parts of plant are poisonous. Host plants primarily for moth caterpillars.
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