Iris versicolor

Iris versicolor of the Iridaceae family By: Sophia Di IorioThe Common Blue flag

Has blue violet rarely white flowersPurple veins on the petalsVery erect and graceful stemsVery colorful and beautiful plants to add to the rain gardenHandsome foliage all seasonVisual Qualities

Where in the world?

2-3 feet tallSpreads about 18 24 inches

Height/Spread

Bloom time: May, June, July, and AugustCan be enjoyed by both children during the summer program and during normal schoolBlooming

Needs sun to part shadePoisonous Doesnt commonly grow in IllinoisMay be replacedPROBLEMS

Wait I have PROBLEMS!?!?!?!?!

Iris virginica

Found very commonly in Illinois (even Naperville!)Found in many same environments like Iris versicolor

Iris virginica

Has attractive colors and petalsIs good for the gardens environmentEven if it doesnt grow well, there is a good replacement flowerAttracts birds, humming birds, insectsThe summer school program can enjoy it

Reasons Blue flag SHOULD be in our garden:

THE END!Please vote for Blue flag to be in the rain garden!Iris versicolor. (2012). Retrieved from Rain Scaping.org: http://www.rainscaping.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=80. Wasowski, S. (2002). Iris versicolor. Retrieved from Wildflower center: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=IRVE2. Our native irises: Blue flag irises. (Mar. 5, 2012). Retrieved from US Forest Service: http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/iris/blueflag/iris_versicolor.shtml

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