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

Common Name: Yellow flag
Genus: Iris
Species: pseudacorus

Category: Aquatic & Bog Garden Plants
Growth Rate: Fast growing

Hardiness: Hardy	Height: 1.50 m (150 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade	Spread: 5.00 m (500 cm)

Foliage Type: Deciduous	Flower Colour: Yellow
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver	Flowering Period: July & August

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.