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  8. Longipetalae
  9. Western Blue Flag

species 11,483 observations

Western Blue Flag

Iris missouriensis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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54 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Ornate Checkered Beetle 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Western Tiger Swallowtail, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee 52

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
Moisture
Wet
Water use
High
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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