Species PlantsBlue Flag Iris

Blue Flag Iris

Iris versicolor

CommonPlant
Illustration of Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
Safety note: Leaves and especially roots are toxic if ingested, causing severe digestive distress.

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.

Habitat
Marshes, wet meadows, pond shores, and stream banks
Diet
Pollen and nectar for bumblebees and large native bees
How common
Common

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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