The Blue Flag Iris is a perennial
herb, usually 10-80 cm.
high. This Iris tends to form in
large clumps from its thick,
horizontal stem. The upright stems
generally have basal leaves
that are more than 1cm. wide. The
leaves are folded in the middle
part of the leaves, and they form
an overlapping flat fan. The flower
petals are spread out nearly flat
and have 2 forms. The flower is
usually light to deep blue, and
blooms during May to July. The
large seeds can be seen during
the fall. The Blue Flag Iris is common
in sedge meadows, marshes, and
along streambanks and shores.
by Kelly
This page was created by the Osseo-Fairchild sixth grade students supported by a Cluster A Goals 2000 Grant
Created 4/8/1999 Updated 4/8/1999 sdp
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