{"product_id":"iris-versicolor-vivace","title":"Iris versicolor – Blue Flag Iris","description":"\u003csection id=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlluminate damp garden spaces with this striking native jewel. The blue flag iris deploys magnificent, unique bluish-purple blossoms highlighted by yellow and white markings in the heart of summer. Its slender silhouette and graphic allure bring incomparable vertical structure to waterlogged areas and shoreline borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e : Long, sword-shaped leaves of a steady bluish green maintain impeccable form throughout the season. The foliage is deciduous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering \/ Fruiting \/ Stems\u003c\/strong\u003e : Complex flowers in shades of blue, mauve, and purple bloom proudly atop sturdy stems. The flowering then gives way to green, then brown seed capsules in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e : Provide a full sun location to obtain a profusion of blooms, although the plant tolerates light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Erect, forming dense clumps that expand gracefully over the years without becoming invasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e : Moderate to fast, quickly reaching full maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e : Thrives fully in a soil rich in organic matter, heavy, clayey, and constantly moist to wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e : Offers excellent hardiness (zone 3), perfectly withstanding the harshest winter conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Naturally deters White-tailed deer while tolerating water-saturated soils and temporary flooding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"utilisation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of Use\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ideal for stabilizing shorelines, planting in rain gardens, bordering ponds, or integrating into a low, damp flowerbed. Also perfectly suited for cultivation in aquatic containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e : Creates striking vertical accents and adds an irresistible, wild natural touch to the landscape design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e : Maintain the soil continuously moist or wet. Water generously and regularly if the plant is grown outside of a naturally damp zone or pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e : Apply a rich compost at planting time or add a balanced organic fertilizer in spring to sustain its vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cut back the dried foliage completely to a few centimetres above the ground in autumn or very early spring to stimulate fresh new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e : Install rhizomes just beneath the soil surface, respecting the recommended spacing to allow the clump to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jardineries Botanix","offers":[{"title":"2 gal","offer_id":58061146423599,"sku":null,"price":15.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4050\/6415\/files\/IrisVersicoloreEmblemeQubecFleurbleu_3.jpg?v=1781113634","url":"https:\/\/botanix.com\/en\/products\/iris-versicolor-blue-flag-iris","provider":"Jardineries Botanix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}