Purple Flame Flag Iris
Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Flowering, Wet Soils, Deer-resistant, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-9
Colorful New Twist - Reliable Standard Purple Flame Iris!
- Gorgeous Violet Blooms & Yellow Throats
- Unique Purple Foliage!
- Verticle Clumps of Strappy Leaves
- Low Maintenance
- Erosion Control
- Water-Loving Plants!
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
- Ponds, Rain Gardens & Water Features
- Black Walnut Juglone Resistant
- Pollinators & Hummingbirds!
The amazing coloration on a garden standard, Purple Flame Iris (Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame') features violet blooms with yellow throats! These beauties sport unique purple-blue early-season foliage!
Tall unusual, upright leaves, Purple Flame announces spring with swords of bluish-purple! Violet blooms appear in early summer and provide unique visual interest. The abundant flowers invite pollinators and eager bees! Hummingbirds too love these but deer and rabbits avoid them!
The foliage of these Flag Iris matures to deep green with an eggplant purple blush for the rest of the growing season, and the sword-like texture and calming swaying motion accent your landscape!
How to Use Purple Flame Iris In The Landscape
Rain gardens and water gardens, water features and that soggy spot by where the gutters or HVAC system drain, are all perfect locations for these moisture-hungry blooms! These Iris are also perfectly at home in the average garden bed and landscape conditions as well!
Pond's edges, marshes, and shorelines provide the consistent moisture that Purple Flame loves, allowing them to form neat colonies for erosion control. Showing off that vivid color from top to bottom!
Drifts en masse of violet blossoms form tidy borders in cottage beds or long rows along your foundation. Pollinator, perennial and cut flower gardens too are great locations for these plants, just be sure to provide some extra water!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Flag Irises like Purple Flame handle wet soils in full sun and cool climates. However, prefers some part shade in hot summer climates or in lower moisture areas.
Extremely cold hardy in zones 3-9, Iris has few problems or pests! Preferring to be planted in acidic, rich, moist and well-drained soils, they're even tolerant of black walnut trees.
Unique color top to bottom, Purple Flame Flag Iris from Nature Hills vividly announces when spring arrives! Order yours today!
