Iris, Blue Flag (Iris versicolor), packet of 30 seeds, organic
$4.95
Hardy to Zones 2 to 7
(Northern Blue Flag Iris) Herbaceous perennial. Water-loving native to swamps and lowlands of the Manitoba to Nova Scotia, south to Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Minnesota. Brilliant violet-blue blossoms variegated with yellow and white, interspersed with purple veins. Traditional usage (TWM): low-dose botanical, lymphatic, liver stimulant. Sow seeds just beneath soil surface and keep cool and moist until germination. Slow to germinate, but they eventually do come up, and they present as very cute miniature iris (monocots) upon germination. Plant prefers moist soil or waterways, shade to sun. Space plants 1 foot apart.
30 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
In stock
Related products
Artichoke, Globe (Cynara scolymus) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $26.10 Select options
Question
Peter Milliken –
What are ways to plant this? Along a po d edge; will it compete? Or in a nursery bed? Or in pots?
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Watch Unwatch Flag for removal
Richo Cech –
hello peter, these prefer to grow in muck at edge of pond or waterway. They can be grown, however, like any Iris, in a flower bed. I’m looking forwartd to a planting of 6 going into blossom this year. They were grown from seed and planted to a tortuga (raised rock-lined bed) last year. r
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Question
Leanne (verified owner) –
Can you plant these seeds out in the fall for earlier flowers the next year?
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Watch Unwatch Flag for removal
Richo Cech –
Hi Leanne,
Sorry, no, my experience is it takes 3 years from seed to flower on these. richo
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal