{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-iris-pseudacorus-yellow-flag-native-iris-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Iris pseudacorus 'Yellow Flag' - Native Iris, Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris pseudacorus, known as yellow flag iris, is a tall UK native iris with grey-green, sword-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers up to 10 cm across. It flowers from May into July and is a classic plant of wild pond and river margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYellow flag iris at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIris pseudacorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow flag iris, yellow iris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVigorous, clump-forming iris; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m tall, spreading 1 m or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright yellow with brown veining, May to July\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade (flowers best in sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet soil or shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–15 cm of water over the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK and Ireland (native wild flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs yellow flag iris right for a small pond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a basket. It is vigorous, reaches 1–1.5 m and can take over a small pond if planted loose. It is best for larger wildlife ponds, lakes and stream banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it good for wildlife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list. Bees visit the flowers and dragonflies use the leaves to emerge from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or summer with up to 15 cm of water over the crown. Remove seed heads before they ripen to stop it seeding around, and divide clumps every 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs yellow flag iris poisonous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All parts are harmful if eaten by people or pets, and the sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling or dividing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 cost less per plant. 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