Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus ) | Aquatic & Bog Garden Plants | Plants

Yellow flag

Iris pseudacorus

Common Name: Yellow flag
Genus: Iris
Species: pseudacorus

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Category: Aquatic & Bog Garden Plants

Height: 1.50 m (150 cm)
Spread: 5.00 m (500 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Flowering Period: July and August
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver
Flower Colour: Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Clay/Heavy
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained or Boggy, poorly drained

Depth of water: 5-25cm (2-10in)
Other features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested

Sulphur yellow flowers often with brown or violet markings in July and August and ribbed grey-green leaves. This native yellow flag iris was once commonly found on marshy land and riversides. Ideal for planting at the margins of a large lake or pool it flourishes in deep acid soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter.
Garden care: Divide large clumps immediately after flowering.
Goes well with: Iris laevigata, Acorus calamus, Carex elata 'Aurea', Typha minima, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Sisyrichium californicum.