Food Forest Plants
Food Forest Plants
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$8.95
12 in stock
Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) is a hardy, moisture-loving perennial that brings a splash of vibrant blue-violet to the garden. It thrives in permanently moist or boggy soils, even likes our poorly drained clay. Great for planting along ponds, dams, or water features. With regular irrigation, it can also grow happily in standard garden beds, rewarding you with masses of graceful flowers in spring and summer.
Traditionally valued by North American First Nations peoples, Blue Flag has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Modern herbalists prepare the dried root to support the liver, encourage detoxification, and promote healthy circulation, digestion, and fluid balance. Poultices made from the root have also been applied to ease rheumatic joints.
The part used is the root.
👉 The root must be harvested and dried before use because, when fresh, it contains compounds that can cause nausea or irritation. Drying reduces these effects and allows the herb to be prepared safely for traditional use.
I love pretty medicinal herbs! Grow something useful and still have a garden; this one looks best when mass-planted. It would also be a great plant in a history-inspired herb garden showcasing native American herbs or colonial 19th-century gardens.
In Australia, Iris versicolor grows best in cool to temperate climates with reliable moisture, including Tasmania, southern Victoria, the NSW highlands and at least as far North as Port Stephens, where it flowers in spring.
The plant prefers moist soil and may struggle in tropical heat or hot, dry inland conditions.
Disclaimer:
We love plants as much as you do! All plants sold by Food Forest Plants are intended for ornamental, educational, or gardening purposes. Some may have traditional culinary or medicinal uses, but we cannot give medical advice—please consult a qualified professional before consuming or using any plant. We take great care in labelling, but mistakes can happen. Food Forest Plants is not responsible for any illness, injury, or other effects from using, handling, or consuming plants. Use at your own risk.
Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) is a hardy, moisture-loving perennial that brings a splash of vibrant blue-violet to the garden. It thrives in permanently moist or boggy soils, even likes our poorly drained clay. Great for planting along ponds, dams, or water features. With regular irrigation, it can also grow happily in standard garden beds, rewarding you with masses of graceful flowers in spring and summer.
Traditionally valued by North American First Nations peoples, Blue Flag has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Modern herbalists prepare the dried root to support the liver, encourage detoxification, and promote healthy circulation, digestion, and fluid balance. Poultices made from the root have also been applied to ease rheumatic joints.
The part used is the root.
👉 The root must be harvested and dried before use because, when fresh, it contains compounds that can cause nausea or irritation. Drying reduces these effects and allows the herb to be prepared safely for traditional use.
I love pretty medicinal herbs! Grow something useful and still have a garden; this one looks best when mass-planted. It would also be a great plant in a history-inspired herb garden showcasing native American herbs or colonial 19th-century gardens.
In Australia, Iris versicolor grows best in cool to temperate climates with reliable moisture, including Tasmania, southern Victoria, the NSW highlands and at least as far North as Port Stephens, where it flowers in spring.
The plant prefers moist soil and may struggle in tropical heat or hot, dry inland conditions.
Disclaimer:
We love plants as much as you do! All plants sold by Food Forest Plants are intended for ornamental, educational, or gardening purposes. Some may have traditional culinary or medicinal uses, but we cannot give medical advice—please consult a qualified professional before consuming or using any plant. We take great care in labelling, but mistakes can happen. Food Forest Plants is not responsible for any illness, injury, or other effects from using, handling, or consuming plants. Use at your own risk.