Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000786
11/12/99
Iris pseudacorus--Yellow Flag
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Yellow (Vis. 1)
Comments: Yellow Flag is not native to North America but
has become a citizen of swampy, moist areas. It is
another of the iris that is useful near water or in wet
soils. If grown in gardens it will prefer a soil that
contains a lot of organic matter.
Propagation: Propagate by division.
Cultivars:
'Rising Sun' - Lemon yellow flowers.
'Variegata' - Leaves have yellow stripes.
References for Cultivars: Lake County Nursery 1999,
Berryhill Nurseries 1999.
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