Purple Flame Flag Iris

Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

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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.

Plant Highlights

Purple Flame Flag Iris highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Growing Zones

3 - 9
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to High
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Violet & Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 3 - 9

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!