Iris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) River & Stream Warrior Plants Flower Time June-September

Flower Time June-September

Photo 1: Forest & Kim Starr [CC BY 3

Carex jamesii (Grass Sedge) is one of the best native sedge for those difficult to establish shady areas

They are excellent pollinator plants and can hold their own by spreading through underground roots

attracting birds and insects

Iris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) River & Stream Warrior Plants Flower Time June-SeptemberIris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) is a medium height plant that is typically found in wet prairies or wet woods. It can do well in a landscaped setting as long as the soils are at least slightly wetter. It spreads outward in a circular pattern sometimes in a doughnut pattern leaving the inner area open for additional planting. An excellent plant for rain gardens as its showy flowers are exquisite. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil