One
of the most popular of the blue iris flowers is the wild blue
iris. This species of blue iris has a native range from Colorado
west to California. Also called the western blue flag, this
true blue iris has beautiful, large flowers in various shades
of blue. Growing to a height of one to three feet tall, this
perennial blue iris requires full sun, and moist soil that
is well drained.
Another
popular blue iris is the slender blue iris. The slender blue
iris, iris prismatica, is a beautiful flower. The large blue
blooms have a bright yellow band in the center that is outlined
in white. Native to the eastern United States, the slender
blue iris grows to a mature height of one and a half to four
feet tall. Like all blue iris, the slender blue iris requires
full sun to thrive, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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most beautiful of all the blue irises, is the ‘Caesars
Brother.’ This true blue iris has rich, intense blue
flowers with slightly bluish-green leaves. This blue iris
blooms from late spring on into summer, and has a plant height
of thirty-six inches. It is one of the most easily grown iris
flowers. This blue iris also prefers moist, well-drained soil
in full sun.
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