Blue Flag Iris is a stunning native wildflower of wetlands and pond margins across eastern and north-central North America, producing large, violet-blue flowers veined with yellow and white. It is the provincial flower of Quebec. Bumblebees and larger native bees are the primary pollinators, guided by the yellow nectar guides on the petals.
Best time to see a Blue Flag Iris
The best time to see a Blue Flag Iris is June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,860 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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