species 1,446 observations

Leafy Blue Flag

Iris brevicaulis

Field notes

Supports All

32 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Hobomok Skipper 32

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Wet
Water use: Medium
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Poisonous

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.