Birds attracted to Northern Blue Flag

Iris Versicolor

Native to North America

STATE DISTRIBUTION (USDA): CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI

CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION: MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK

Blue Flag Iris Identification and Relationship with Birds

Herbaceous perennial ranging from 2 to 4 feet in height, Blue Flag Iris blooms eye-catching blue-purple flowers from May to July. Hummingbirds and insects are known to extract nectar from Blue Flag Iris. The insects will in turn attract insectivorous birds.

Birds Most Commonly Associate with Blue Flag Iris

• Insectivorous Birds
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird