Yellow Flag
Iris pseudacorus
Iridaceae
Other names
Yellow Iris, Water Flag
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, W. Eur., N. Afr., Naturalized in E. N. Amer.
Biocultural value
Known as the flower of Louis, or fleur-de-lis, it has been the emblem of France since the twelfth century.
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Robison Herb Garden
Source of plant
Cooper's Garden, Weinstock-Bluemel
Description
Plants 4' tall, 12" wide.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
invasive, foliage characteristics, notable texture
Status
L3|SNR|GNR