species 29,181 observations

Northern Blue Flag

Iris versicolor

Field notes

Supports All

65 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eastern Meadow Vole, Muskrat, Euschistus ictericus 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Skipper, Hairy-eyed Bee-mimic Fly, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee 62

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: Moist Wet
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Arching Erect
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Bulb Poisonous

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