Farm favorite blue clump forming smaller blue iris, long-lived, grows to 1–2’. Ideal for woodland garden sunny edge, dappled shade and bog gardens. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blue flower. Some Plateau Indian tribes used the roots to treat toothache while the Zuni apply a poultice of chewed root to increase st...
Farm favorite blue clump forming smaller blue iris, long-lived, grows to 1–2’. Ideal for woodland garden sunny edge, dappled shade and bog gardens. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blue flower. Some Plateau Indian tribes used the roots to treat toothache while the Zuni apply a poultice of chewed root to increase strength of newborns and infants. The root is emetic. Heavy grazing in an area promotes the growth of this hardy iris, bitter to livestock. Caution is advised in the use of this plant for toxicity. Also known as Western Blue Flag, Rocky Mountain Iris, and Missouri flag. Tags: Color: Blue.
Native to western North America. Its distribution is varied; it grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in coastal hills.