Iris pseudacorus - Yellow Flag Iris

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  • Approximate height: 105cm (42 inches) 
  • Recommended water depth over crown of plant: 0 - 15cm (0 - 6 inches)
  • Flowering time: May to June
  • Flower colour: Yellow
  • Supplied in the 1 litre pot we grow them in - for best results we recommend potting on using a 3 - 4 litre pot

Our beloved and familiar native yellow flag iris. An easy plant to grow, with the typical long mid-green iris leaves and bearing yellow flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to bees. When allowed plenty of room it is quite a large plant, but to a certain extent it can be contained for smaller ponds by regularly dividing and re-potting. It will grow in surprisingly shady positions - here in Norfolk it is widely seen growing in the shadowy light of woodland streams - but requires sun in order to flower well.

Gardeners have developed a number of cultivars of this species over the years; there is a smaller version, a variegated version, a white version, and a double-flowered version.

Please note that all irises may cause skin irritation and are somewhat poisonous if eaten.

If designing a planting scheme, we recommend approximately 1 Iris pseudacorus plant per square foot of ground or per linear foot of pond edge. Read more here on how to pot and care for your plant.