Iris regina – Regal Blooms for Moist, Tropical Gardens 💙🌿
Iris regina, also known as Regina Blue Flag Iris, is a stunning native iris with deep bluish-purple blooms and upright, sword-like foliage. Thriving in moist, sunny to partially shaded areas, it's a great addition to rain gardens, pond edges, or landscape borders in South Florida.
Loved for its low maintenance and early spring flowers, this Florida-friendly perennial adds a burst of color and elegance to naturalistic garden spaces.
🛠️ Plant Info:
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
• 💧 Water: Moderate to high; prefers moist soil
• 📏 Size: 2–3 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
• 🌸 Blooms: Spring (bluish-purple flowers)
• 🌿 Best for: Rain gardens, pond edges, native landscapes
• ✅ Florida-Friendly & pollinator-attracting
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Improve moisture retention and soil quality by planting with Coast of Maine Schoodic Blend Soil Conditioner, especially in sandy or nutrient-poor beds.