Water Iris Versicolor

Sometimes pond owners feel a little limited by the plants they can buy that will thrive in their wet environments. There are lots of leafy options or grassy options or mossy options, but the palette is pretty limited to greens and grays.

If you feel that way then you need to check out the swamp-loving, free-flowering easy-care native Water Iris Versicolor (Iris versicolor).

Water Iri is an easy-care and strikingly beautiful addition to any water garden. It doesn't mind wet feet. It blooms continually from late spring to mid summer.

The flowers are striking jeweled shades of purples and lavenders with ticks of yellow and white. They are often called Blue Flag because they wave in the wind on top of long, strong, wand-like stems.

Even when not in bloom, the grassy, strap-like leaves are handsome reflecting in the water of your pond or fountain. Being a native, you know that it is hardy and will reward you for years to come.

Another bonus that native plants come with, they attract pollinators! Sit back and take in the beautiful butterflies that will wander through your garden on the hunt for nectar.

This perennial likes full sun best along with wet, borderline soggy, soils. If you don't have a water feature in your yard, consider planting in areas too wet for the garden staples. Water Iris will thrive!

Add color to your pond landscaping this year. Add some Water iris Versicolor today!