Iris versicolor ~ Northern Blue Flag Iris, Harlequin Blue Flag prefers-acidic-soil The narrow hairy green foliage

The narrow hairy green foliage is topped by bright yellow daisy-like flowers in late spring

Rosey Rocket Barberry is a narrow upright branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground

Best color in full sun and well-drained soil

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Iris versicolor ~ Northern Blue Flag Iris, Harlequin Blue Flag prefers-acidic-soil The narrow hairy green foliageNorthern Blue Flag Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with a clumping habit. The long blue green sword like foliage is erect and lightly arched. Long sturdy stalks grow from the center of the plant and are topped with soft bluish purple flowers with deep purple veining and a central yellow splotch surrounded by a white zone in summer, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist to wet water retentive soils. Iris versicolor is