Yellow Flag Iris

Scientific Name: Iris pseudacorus

Plant Family: Iridaceae

Native Region: Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa

Yellow Flag Iris

Brief Description

A herbaceous perennial plant that typically grows to 1–1.5 m tall. It features sword-shaped, grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers with three drooping sepals and three smaller upright petals.

Care Instructions

This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires very wet conditions, often growing in standing water of 20-30cm. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide pH range, but it should be contained as it is highly invasive in many regions.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-06T17:03:06.988250