Yellow Flag
Characteristics
A classic wetland plant with stunning colour when in sunlight.
Yellow flag is non-native in the U.S., and is spreading throughout the country.
Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag
One of the most spectacular of all Irises, their 5- to 9-inch-wide flowers bloom in purple, pink, white and blue, often marked with a contrasting color.
Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus): Moisture-loving vigorous iris grows 4 to 5 feet tall with butter-yellow flowers. Although it tolerates well-drained areas, it is happiest in 3 to 6 inches of water or areas that stand in water periodically.
Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) is regarded as an environmental weed in Victoria and as a "sleeper weed" or potential environmental weed in other parts of southern Australia.
Yellow flag
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Ligularia 'The Rocket'
Golden groundsel
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Yellow flag has had many uses over the centuries. The dried and powdered roots were used as a snuff; the seeds were roasted and prepared like coffee; the flowers were used to make a yellow dye; the rhizomes were used as a powerful laxative.
Yellow flag is a vigorous Laevigata iris with ribbed, sword-shaped gray-green leaves. It grows to 3 to 4 feet high.
For the Yellow Flag Iris, see Iris pseudacorus.
Iris versicolor
Scientific classification
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Yellow Iris (Yellow Flag)
Iris pseudacorus
Yellow iris was brought from Europe as a garden plant. It has escaped from gardens, and it is now widespread in the United States and Canada. In Connecticut, yellow iris is considered an invasive weed.
Iris pseudacorus ( Yellow Flag )
Iris pseudacorus var. bastardii ( Laevigatae Beardless Iris )
Iris pumila ( Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris ) ...
European yellow iris, yellow flag, water flag Iris pseudacorus
everlasting pea Lathyrus latifolius
false baby's breath; wild madder, white bedstraw Galium mollugo
false banyan, council tree Ficus altissima
false daisy Eclipta prostrata ...
The iris was said to have first been adopted as an emblem in the 6th century by King Clovis of the Franks, after a clump of yellow flag iris had shown him
where he could ford a stream and escape a superior force of Goths.
Acorus, the Latin form of the Greek 'akoron (akoron), presumably an ancient plant name for the Sweet Flag or the Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) ...
Their fragrant, ruffly, & bright canary-yellow flags stand only six inches tall.
Lift and divide Iris pseudacorus (yellow flag iris) every three to four years
For small natural ponds, hand-pulling is highly effective but try to ensure the roots are pulled out. Alternatively, plants can be dug out ...
Its erect, sword-shaped leaves bear considerable resemblance to those of the Yellow Flag, hence its equally common popular name of 'Sweet Flag,' though it is not related botanically to the Iris, being a member of the Arum order, Araceae.
There is also a yellow version, called "yellow flag". Since it is becoming less common because its habitat is often drained or filled for building purposes, it is best not to pick it. It is available from some plant nurseries, however.
Iris Laevigata variegata has lavender blue flowers and variegated leaves, Snowdrift is a white double variety and Yellow Flag L. pseudacorus also has variegated foliage.
Lobelia cardinalis has red foliage and bright red flowers.
And Carol Goodwin, professor of environmental horticulture at Nova Scotia Agricultural College, suggests trying, among others, yarrows, yellow flag iris, ...
The Yellow Flag, an iris native to Europe that has occasionally escaped from cultivation, has been used as a source of black dye and ink. If we choose to save wild species now, they may offer opportunities for us in the future.
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag)
Iris reticulata (Netted Iris, Violet Scented Iris)
Iris sibirica (Siberian Iris, Siberian Flag)
Iris tectorum (Chinese Roof Iris, Wall Iris)
Iris unguicularis (Algerian Iris, Winter Iris) ...
Variegated Yellow Flag [English]: Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'
Variegated Yellow Loosestrife [English]: Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'
Variegated Yellow Loosestrife [English]: Lysimachia punctata 'Golden Alexander' ...
 See also: Flag, Iris, Iris pseudacorus, May, Green
  
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