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Blue iris (Iris versicolor)
Herbaceous Perennials

Blue iris

Iris versicolor

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
Size
Height: 2 to 3 ft Width: 1.5 to 2 ft
Bloom Color
Blue
Wetland Indicator Status
OBL Obligate wetland — almost always occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Low to moderate soil salt and low salt spray tolerance

Notes

Wet to moist soils; sun to part shade; Toxic plant parts

Wildlife Value

Food source for hummingbirds

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