Iris virginica 'Purple Fan'

Virginia Iris, Southern Blue Flag

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Mid Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America