Seeds: Iris versicolor, Northern blue-flag iris

Seed sowing instructions

C(120) = Iris versicolor seeds need at least 120 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
M = Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

A lovely native Iris, Northern blue-flag iris is a fine choice for a rain garden or alongside a pond.

These delicate looking flowering plants prefer wet feet, so plan on planting in areas that receive frequent water.

Iris versicolor attracts many bees and butterflies as well as hummingbirds and will add a showy splash of color to the landscape.

seeds: Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris)

Name: seeds: Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris)
SKU: SEED-IRI-VER

$4.50

Quantity

Only 4 left in stock

packet	50 seeds
stratification code	C(120), M

seed source

from locally cultivated plants, original seed provenance unknown

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

Native Plants
for New England