Iris missouriensis
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Blue flag iris
Blue flag iris is a rhizomatous perennial that grows
to about 10-15″ tall.
Each plant will grow 1-4 flowers large light to dark blue flowers. Blooms in mid to late May
Blue flag iris grows in alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in the coastal hills.
It is the most drought-tolerant of our native irises only needing moisture in the spring.
Lifeform: Perennial Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Other: Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | Provides nectar. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | Some Plateau Indian tribes used the roots to treat toothache. The Navajo used a decoction of this plant as an emetic and the Zuni apply a poultice of chewed root to increase strength of newborns and i |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 1,000 and 10,000 feet. |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Commonly found growing in wet meadows, seeps, dry steppes, and open woodland. |
