Iris xiphium

Common names: Spanish Flag, Fleur-de-lis, Sword Lily

Genus: Iris

Species: Iris xiphium

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Gawler

Modern Genus: Iris

Modern Species: Iris xiphium

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: usually blue or violet, sometimes white, yellow or mauve

Season: spring early summer

Native Region: Mediterranean

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum