Iris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) River & Stream Warrior Plants it does require pollination from

it does require pollination from distant relatives to produce its fruit

Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam / Blue Beech / Musclewood) is a native understory tree that can be used extremely well in shade and woodland gardens for that sub-canopy naturalized texture

Photo By By Matt Lavin from Bozeman

They are excellent pollinator plants and can hold their own by spreading through underground roots

Flower Time June-September

Iris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) River & Stream Warrior Plants it does require pollination fromIris virginica var. shrevei (Southern Blue Flag) is a medium height plant that is typically found in wet prairies or wet woods. It can do well in a landscaped setting as long as the soils are at least slightly wetter. It spreads outward in a circular pattern sometimes in a doughnut pattern leaving the inner area open for additional planting. An excellent plant for rain gardens as its showy flowers are exquisite. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil