Description

A woodland wildflower, spreading via rhizomes to form a groundcover in optimum conditions. Sword-like leaves. Flowers are on very short stems. Petals are bluish to lavender, as are the larger sepals, which also have yellow, white and purple markings.

Will tolerate close to full shade.

Flowers attracts hummingbirds and bees.

Height: 0.5-0.75 ft.
Spread: 0.5-1 ft.
Family: Iridaceae
Bloom time: April
Sun: full sun to part shade
Water: medium
Missouri Botanical Garden says deer resistant, but other sources say not.

photo credit: Eric Hunt