Iris foliosa (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Hexagonae, Louisiana Iris, Apogon, Beardless Iris (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Zig-zag Iris (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Leafy Blue Flag (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)

2n=42 (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)

Blooms in shades of blue, on stems approx 12" - 18" tall. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Flowers are 3.5" to 4.5" (9-12cm) in shades of blue to blue-violet and sometimes white. form is flaring. (D. Kramb, 01-JAN-04)

Stems zig-zag at 45 degree angles with flowers that bloom at each axil. This species is also distinctive in that it has a yellow pubescense (rudimentary beard) on the falls. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

This is a dwarf species of the Hexagonae series, with leaves and stalks much shorter than the other species. Flowers are never above the foliage. This is also the latest blooming species of the Hexagonae series. (D. Kramb, 01-JAN-04)

Wetlands, ditches, streambanks, swamps, damp grasslands. Griows well in full sun to partial shade. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Found in upland locations, pastures, prairies, and bluff areas in partial to full sunlight where moisture is generally high during the growing season (fall, winter, spring). (D. Kramb, 01-JAN-04)

Estimated Zones 4-9. This is the hardiest of all Louisiana species. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Quite hardy, and offers the greatest adaptability to low temperatures. (D. Kramb, 01-JAN-04)

USA (LA, TX, OK, NE, MO, AR, MI, AL, FL, GA, TN, KY, IN, OH) (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Not native to Michigan (contrary to above list); native to Ontario, Canada. (Sean Zera, 17-JAN-07)

N/A

Specialty. Often available at water garden centers. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)

Most information added on 01-JAN-04 comes from the book "The Louisiana Iris: Taming of a North American Wildflower". (D. Kramb, 01-JAN-04)

Some info added 17-JAN-07 from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources website. (Sean Zera, 17-JAN-07)

Seeds have a corky coating which allows them to float and thus aid in dispersal in its wet habitat. (D. Kramb, 26-DEC-03)