THE PETITE CLASSIC BLOOM OF PURPLE FLOWERS KISSED WITH YELLOW
FEATURES:
- Purple flowering meadow grass
- Trumpet-shaped purple flowers bloom atop grassy stems in late spring through summer
- A hardy perennial with elegant long blades of green foliage
- Excellent around ponds, lakeshores, and patio containers
- May Benefit & Attract: Hummingbirds
- The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
- All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Mature Height: 2-3' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
THE PETITE CLASSIC BLOOM OF PURPLE FLOWERS KISSED WITH YELLOW
FEATURES:
- Purple flowering meadow grass
- Trumpet-shaped purple flowers bloom atop grassy stems in late spring through summer
- A hardy perennial with elegant long blades of green foliage
- Excellent around ponds, lakeshores, and patio containers
- May Benefit & Attract: Hummingbirds
- The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
- All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Mature Height: 2-3' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Why plant Audubon® Native Blueflag Iris?
Swampy soil becomes a blessing with Northern Blue Flag! This splendid native Iris loves constantly moist soil, where it becomes a showpiece. The handsome, strappy foliage creates a sharp vertical element in your landscape throughout the growing season, and the graceful, cobalt-blue flowers paint a pretty picture in late spring and early summer. Hummingbirds will hover around the blossoms, sipping their sweet nectar. Butterflies may also visit the flowers, along with bumblebees and other native bees. Make a troublesome, soggy part of your yard come alive with flora and fauna when you fill it with wonderful natives like Northern Blue Flag!
There are a few hundred species of Irises on the planet, so it is not surprising that these plants are well-known and well-loved by humans all over the world. They are rich in symbolism. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and was a bridge for women to the afterlife; Greeks would therefore plant Irises on women’s graves. According to the ancient Egyptians, Irises symbolized wisdom, faith, and courage. In North America, the Northern Blue Flag Iris was once considered a healer of a variety of ills. This was a dangerous idea, because the plant is poisonous when ingested if not prepared correctly.
How to use Audubon® Native Blueflag Iris in the landscape?
Over the years, many of our native wetlands have been drained or filled in. Long considered useless, wetlands are actually precious to wildlife, water quality, and the health of the whole planet! We should preserve those spaces and the plants that flourish there. Northern Blue Flag is one such species that we can’t afford to lose. Besides service wildlife, it’s a living water filter that cleans mucky water naturally.
Audubon® Native Plants & Trees
Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.
What is the definition of Native?
“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society
Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.
Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
How To Plant Audubon® Native Blueflag Iris
Northern gardeners rejoice! Native to the upper Midwest, New England, and eastern Canada, Northern Blue Flag can handle the coldest winters Mother Nature can hand out. It is very easy to grow, as long as it is given full sun, rich soil, and consistent moisture. Northern Blue Flag will grow in up to four inches of standing water. Because it is poisonous to eat, deer don’t bother it. The roots are toxic, too, and even touching them may irritate some people’s skin. Be sure to wear gloves if you decide to divide your plants (this is an easy way to make more).
How To Water
Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water slowly and thoroughly. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late year. Continue this for three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
Each fall, just before winter sets in clean up the previous years foliage and compost it. Be sure your perennials are mulched well for winter protection. Two inches of an organic mulch will do the job. Consider leaving the plant debris in place through the winter and doing your clean up on the weather warms in the spring. While it doesn't make things neat and tidy, the debris provides overwintering protection for insects, their eggs and pupae including our native Viceroy butterfly.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.