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Iris pseudacorus

Genus: Iris - Species: pseudacorus - Family: Iridaceae

Phonetic Spelling: EYE-ris su-dah-KOR-us

Common Names:

Yellow Flag
Yellow Flag Iris

Tags

showy flowers

fast growing

yellow flowers

wet soils tolerant

high maintenance

problem for cats

problem for dogs

problem for horses

weed

aggressive

clumping

HS302

naturalizes

rhizomes

boggy sites

Quick Facts

Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
Width: Not specified
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Europe, north Africa, western Asia
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Weed
- Water Plant
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

It has naturalized in much of the USA

Uses

The rhizome has been used in herbal medicine. The plant also has the ability to take up heavy metals out of water.

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