Purple Iris
Purple Iris - whole plant
Flower
Iris versicolor
Purple Water Flag
Iridaceae
May to July
It is cultivated in gardens throughout the country.
The naturalised escape is thinly scattered throughout the
country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Purple Iris
It is a neophyte, which has been grown in pond and marsh
gardens since the 1730s and known as a naturalised
escape since the 1890s.
It grows in freshwater habitats such as reed swamps and
beside streams, ponds and lakes.
It is increasing.
Purple Iris is a rhizomatous perennial herb, growing up to
100cm.
The flowers are pinkish-purple with central yellow patches.
Leaves are hairless and dark green.
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