Iris versicolor L.

Blue Flag

 

 

Description:

 

·        50-80 cm tall

·        Leaves up to 1.5 cm wide

·        Petals blue with whitish in the vein pattern

·        Flowers have a well developed blade

 

 

Habitat:

 

·        Meadows

·        Swamps

·        Along streams

·        Common in grazed areas as a weed

 

 

Distribution:

 

·        Oyster ponds

·        Cow pasture

·        Bog