Other Common Names: Virginia Iris Scientific Name: Iris virginica Linnaeus var. virginica Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family); Genus: Iris (Iris, Flag) Radford et al. (1968): Iris virginica [infraspecific taxa not distinguished], Blue Flag p. 326 Armitage (2006): Iris virginica [infraspecific taxa not distinguished], Southern Blue Flag p. 236 Range in the US: Coastal South SE Nativity: Yes Habit: Medium {erennial 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: Considered a wetland plant, but can grow in an variety of habitats. Some parts of plant are said to be poisonous. Host plants primarily for moth caterpillars.
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