Iris pseudacorus -Yellow Iris

wildlifetrees and plants
Written By Elizabeth Broadbent

Iris pseudacorus -Yellow Iris

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Family - Iridaceae | Genus - Iris 

Other names:

  • yellow iris

  • daggers

  • flagon

  • Jacob's sword

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Flowers:

  • May - August

Soil

  • Poor drainage

  • Clay, Loam

  • Acidic

Height:

  • 40cm - 100cm

Identifying features

  • Large yellow flower, the petals hang down at the edges

  • Long reed stem

  • Large green - grey blade shaped leaves

About

The is a Yellow iris beautiful wildflower is normally found along the banks of rivers, marshland and waterways mixed in with the other water-loving plants. It’s also perfect for pollinators.

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