{"product_id":"louisiana-blue-flag-iris-live-pond-plant-hardy-aquatic-marginal-with-indigo-flowers","title":"Louisiana Blue Flag Iris Live Pond Plant - Hardy Aquatic Marginal with Indigo Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouisiana Blue Flag Iris is a striking aquatic marginal prized for its rich indigo-blue flowers and upright, sword-like foliage. This native iris thrives at the water's edge, making it an excellent choice for pond borders, bog gardens, rain gardens, and other consistently moist landscape areas. Its bold color and architectural form add year-round structure and seasonal beauty to water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring and early summer, flowering stems rise above the foliage, bearing several violet-blue blooms that attract pollinators and create a lovely contrast against green leaves and reflective water. The plant naturalizes well in suitable conditions and returns reliably in cold climates, offering a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want dependable color near ponds and streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep indigo-blue flowers with subtle yellow and white markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, sword-shaped green foliage that remains attractive through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pond margins, bog gardens, rain gardens, and water-wise plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators during the bloom period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, clump-forming perennial that naturalizes in moist sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iris hexagona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial aquatic marginal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently moist to wet soil; tolerates shallow standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; keep soil wet or place at pond edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming with upright foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Louisiana Blue Flag Iris in moist, rich soil at the edge of a pond, stream, or bog garden, setting the crown slightly above the water line so foliage stays above the surface. It also grows well in consistently wet garden beds or rain gardens that receive regular moisture. Water regularly during establishment and keep the soil evenly moist thereafter; established plants tolerate shallow standing water but should not be submerged too deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove spent flower stems to encourage tidy growth, and cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Divide crowded clumps every few years to maintain vigor and flower production. This iris is generally pest and disease resistant when grown in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Louisiana Blue Flag Iris live pond plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67727560180022,"sku":"BOTAN4-399","price":94.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7836185877_hi4b.jpg?v=1791980834","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/louisiana-blue-flag-iris-live-pond-plant-hardy-aquatic-marginal-with-indigo-flowers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}