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Iris virginica Virginia Iris, Blue Flag, Blue Flag Iris

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 2/11/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp288-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica), a native aquatic plant of Florida. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, and growth habits, as well as its preferred growing conditions such as soil type, light requirements, and water needs. The document also highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, its invasive potential, and its general pest resistance. Additionally, it offers guidance on planting and maintenance to ensure optimal growth and flowering. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-288, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.