Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl'

Also Known As

Giant Blue Flag Iris
Southern Blue Flag
Southern Blue Flag Iris

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl' plant details

Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big IS beautiful, especially in this case…and is this baby BIG!! A walloping 6 footer in fact…tall and wide. Do you have a very tall vase for cut flowers? Do you have a bog, swampy area, a large pond or a perpetually moist area in the garden that needs some excitement? Larger than normal (surprised?) flowers of blue-purple with golden throats in spring. A bold and husky girl for the garden…

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl' plant

How to Grow Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant