Yellow Flag

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