Southern Blue Flag
Iris virginica ‘Contraband Girl’
‘Contraband Girl’ is a striking cultivar of Southern Blue Flag that grows nearly twice as tall as the species. In late spring, large lavender flowers tinged with cream, purple, and yellow bloom on light green, sword-like leaves. Perfect along ponds and streams, or in low spots prone to flooding – they don’t mind! This species will also grow in average garden soil,
Conditions: Full sun; moist to wet soil
Size: 2′ – 4′ tall
Zone: 5 – 9