Other common names:
American Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Flag Lily, Larger Blue Flag, Multi-coloured Blue Flag, Northern Blue Flag, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag French names:
Iris versicolore Family: Iris Family (Iridaceae) Group: Irises Similar species: • Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) - Much smaller, grows in alvars. • Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) - Larger, has showy yellow flowers. • Common Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Lacks the showy blue flowers, much taller. • Narrow-leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia) - leaves are much narrower, much taller, lacks the showy blue flowers.
Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; 3 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Height:
30-80 cm (11-31 in) Habitat: Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Poisonous:
Poisonous to eat.
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 120 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: versicolor: variously coloured For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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