Description: Bring Home Nature's Magic: Iris Versicolor Starter Plant Plug Experience the enchanting allure of the Iris versicolor right at your home. Our Iris versicolor starter plant plug is your gateway to the rich, natural beauty that this striking plant offers. Known for its stunning violet-blue flowers, this plant is an irresistible addition to any garden or indoor space. Nurture your love for gardening with this exquisite Iris versicolor starter plug. This vibrant, hardy perennial thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, offering a captivating display from late spring through early summer. Its slender, sword-shaped leaves and exquisite blossoms create a splendid focal point that's sure to captivate the eyes and hearts of everyone who beholds it. But there's more to this plant than its beauty. The Iris versicolor also plays a vital role in supporting local pollinators, making it not just a stunning addition to your garden, but also an environmentally-friendly choice. A graceful, sword-leaved plant similar to the garden iris, with showy, down-curved, violet, boldly veined sepals. Several violet-blue flowers with attractively veined and yellow-based sepals are on a sturdy stalk among tall sword-like leaves that rise from a basal cluster. Flowers may be any shade of purple, but are always decorated with yellow on the falls. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. This is a showy native iris of northeastern wetlands. Insects attracted to the sepals must crawl under the tip of a style and brush past a stigma and stamen, thus facilitating pollination. BENEFITS OF PLANTING IRIS VERSICOLOR Iris versicolor, also known as blue flag iris, is a wetland plant that offers several benefits when planted in suitable environments. Here are some reasons why you may want to consider planting Iris versicolor: EROSION CONTROL: Iris versicolor has a deep root system that can help to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in wetland habitats. This can help to protect the shoreline from erosion and maintain a stable and healthy aquatic environment. HABITAT CREATION: Iris versicolor provides an ideal habitat for aquatic and semi-aquatic wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies. Its flowers offer a source of nectar and pollen, and its foliage provides shelter and a place to lay eggs. This can help to support populations of native species and promote healthy ecosystem functioning. WATER PURIFICATION: Iris versicolor is known for its ability to absorb excess nutrients and pollutants from the water, helping to improve water quality and reduce the risk of environmental pollution. By filtering the water, it helps to maintain a healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystem. AESTHETICS: Iris versicolor is a visually appealing plant that can add interest and beauty to wetlands and other damp environments. Its showy flowers and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for ornamental planting. NATIVE SPECIES: Iris versicolor is a native species that is well adapted to the local environment. By planting native species like Iris versicolor, you can help to support the health and resilience of local ecosystems and the wildlife that depend on them. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Iris versicolor has been used medicinally for centuries by Indigenous peoples and traditional healers to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, inflammation, and headaches. It contains several active compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. *Planting Guide Included* Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Sunlight: Full Sun Season of Interest: Summer, Fall Life Cycle: Perennial Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Color: Violet blue Height: 2'-3' Spread: 1'-2' Water Needs: Average - High Maintenance: Low Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand Soil pH: Alkaline, Acid, Neutral Soil Drainage: Moist but Well Drained, Poorly Drained, Wet Shipping Information:We don't want you to have any worries about your plant when it ships! We are a fresh to order nursery so we have no stock on the shelf. This is to allow us to provide you with the healthiest plants we possibly can! We collect and send out plants Monday and Tuesday so they won’t get stuck in the mail over the weekend. We label each species of plants individually with their scientific and common name. We fill the excess space in the package with air pillows and packing paper to prevent the plants from receiving damage during shipping. Carbon Emission Statement:We carbon-offset by using recycled boxes and packing material from our local area whenever we can, and as much as we can! As a Fresh-To-Order Nursery it's part of the job to try helping ensure that Earth lasts for generations ahead. While providing beautiful plants in these areas also requires taking care of the plants that grow there. Harvesting only occurs on acres pure untouched marsh or wetlands which provide habitats for wildlife, both now and hopefully for many years to come! It is our mission to preserve these areas.
Price: 7 USD
Location: Portville, New York
End Time: 2024-12-19T23:31:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Iridacae
Plant Form: Plant Plug
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
Type: Water Plants
Watering: Average to Heavy
Common Name: Northern Blue Flag
Genus: Iris Versicolor
Color: Violet Blue
Number in Pack: 1
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Hardiness Zones: 3-9, Life Cycle: Perennial, Bloom Time: May to June, Height: 2'-3', Spread: 1'-2', Maintenance: Low, Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Soil pH: Alkaline, Acid, Neutral, Soil Drainage: Moist but Well Drained, Poorly Drained, Wet
