Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Water Iris, Liver Lily
Irisversicolor 'Ruth Wilder'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)
Cultivar: Ruth Wilder

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Gold (yellow-orange)

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow