A charming little member of the Iris family with the tell-tale, flattened, grass-like foliage that is typical of this family. Flowering stems culminate in clusters of one to five flowers. Sweet, purplish-blue blooms, with a bright yellow eye, are up to 1 inch across. Blooms open in the bright light of day and close in darkness of night. This low-grower is wonderful at the front of a border mixed with other demure perennials. Good in rock gardens. Also great along pond or bog edges, as this species does well at handling excess moisture. Deciduous. Deer-resistant.
Family: Iridaceae
Per/Ann: Perennial
Sun/Shade: Sun/partial shade
Zones: 4a to 9b
Bloom time: mid spring - mid summer.
Habitat: Open sites, moist meadows. OK with sites that dry during summer.
Height: 8” to 16”
Stratification: populations differ in requirements. 90 days to be sure, but may not necessary.
Packet contains approx. 300 seeds
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
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