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The Iris Missouriensis (Wild Blue Iris):

Iris missouriensis is a hardy flowering bulbous species of the
genus iris, in the family Iridaceae. It is native to western
North America (Elsewhere> ??). Its distribution is varied; it
grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and
all the way down to sea level in coastal hills.Hummingbirds love
the blue, showy flowers, 3 inch blooms that most often are in
shades of blue to violet. Wild Iris typically only grows

approximately one foot tall including the foliage and flower
stalk; however, it is not uncommon to see them in meadows up
to two feet tall.
Rocky Mountain Iris is often found in meadows and stream
banks where there is plenty of moisture. It has low tolerance
to drought and prefers regular waterings. This perennial Iris
can spread from thick rhizomes. Western Blue Flag plants are 1 = Light purpleish blue,
free-flowering and long-lived. They are very carefree and 2 = Yellow
provide a wonderful display of color. 3 = Grey-Green