Iris Missiouriensis Seeds - Wild Blue Flag Iris Flower Seed

Iris Missouriensis Seeds

1000 Seeds
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4.99
2000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

2 - 9

HEIGHT

12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring and summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Iris missouriensis

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Iris (Iris Missouriensis Wild Blue Iris) - Hummingbirds love the blue, showy flowers of the Wild Blue Iris. Grow this perfectly shaped miniature Iris from flower seed for your garden, and enjoy the 3 inch blooms that most often are in shades of blue to violet.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

64 - 72F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 -1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

6 - 12 inches

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Outsidepride Wild Blue Iris Seeds (Iris Missouriensis) adds vibrant blue blooms to your garden, a perennial that flourishes in USDA Zones 2-9. This beautiful iris prospers in full sun, blooming in spring and summer with stunning 12-24 inch tall plants. Known for attracting hummingbirds and pollinators, it’s perfect for meadows or stream banks. Available in two sizes: 1,000 or 2,000 seeds per packet, making it easy to enjoy these hardy, low-maintenance flowers year after year.
Striking Blue-Violet Iris Blooms
Striking Blue-Violet Blooms
Our Iris flower showcases stunning blue-violet blooms, thanks to its unique genetic composition. These vibrant flowers bring beauty to your garden while attracting beneficial insects, adding elegance and a pop of color with their beautiful, intricate petals.
Iris Missouriensis Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Our Iris plants produce vibrant blue-violet blooms that naturally attract bees and butterflies, thanks to their rich color and sweet fragrance. These features make our wildflower seeds a perfect choice for any garden, drawing beneficial insects and adding beauty with each delicate petal.
Iris Plants Suitable for Cut Flowers In Containers
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Our perennial flower seeds produce plants with tall, sturdy stems and exquisite blue-violet blooms. These long-lasting flowers are perfect for cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant color and elegance to any vase or floral display with their striking and delicate petals.
Iris Grows Well in Moist Soil
Grows Well in Moist Soil
Our seeds thrive in moist soil thanks to their strong preference for environments like stream banks and meadows. Their root system, which includes thick rhizomes, allows them to absorb and retain moisture, ensuring healthy growth and vibrant blooms in damp conditions.
Perennial Iris Blooms Spring & Summer Full Sun
Iris Missouriensis seed is a striking perennial with its vibrant blue blooms. Standing 12-24 inches tall, it flourishes in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, creating a stunning visual display each spring and summer. With its rich color and graceful stems, this beauty prospers in USDA zones 2-9, effortlessly adding elegance to any garden. Its consistent growth and radiant blossoms ensure it continues to steal the spotlight year after year, making every garden entrance unforgettable.
Iris Flowers Attract Bees & Pollinators
Our flowers are a powerful magnet for pollinators, irresistibly drawing bees with their stunning blue blooms and delicate, sweet fragrance. The intricate, showy petals and vibrant hues create a captivating visual and aromatic display, enticing beneficial insects and ensuring your garden thrives with a perfect balance of beauty. These elegant flowers not only enhance your garden’s charm but also nurture the local environment, supporting a flourishing habitat for pollinators year after year.
Planting Directions For Iris Seeds
Our flower seeds flourish when planted with precision. By sowing seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late fall, you give them the perfect start for vibrant blooms. Covering the seeds lightly with soil encourages successful germination, while maintaining consistent moisture ensures healthy growth. Gentle fertilization during the growing season helps promote robust, radiant flowers. After germination, thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper growth. Choose a sunny location with moist soil for optimal results.

Iris (Iris Missouriensis Wild Blue Iris) - Hummingbirds love the blue, showy flowers of the Wild Blue Iris. Grow this perfectly shaped miniature Iris from flower seed for your garden, and enjoy the 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. Wild Iris is also known as Rocky Mountain Iris, Wild Blue Flag Iris, and Western Blue Flag Iris.

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 free-flowering and long-lived. They are very carefree and provide a wonderful display of color.

Sow Iris seeds in moist peat moss in starter flats in the late winter. Snip off the pointed end of the flower seed with nail clippers to hasten germination. Cover the Wild Blue Iris seed 1/8 - 1/4 inch with peat moss, and keep flower seeds continuously moist. Transplant outdoors and keep protected for the first growing season.

Common Questions

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How can I use these plants in my landscape?

A

These plants make a welcome addition to beds and borders, wall side borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, coastal gardens. They also can be found in open woodlands, wet meadows, and dry steppes.

Q

Do I need to prune back my plants?

A

Yes, you will want to remove any dying foliage in fall, spent flower stalks should also be cut down after flowering.

Q

Are these plants toxic to animals?

A

Yes, they are toxic for dogs, cats and horses.

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