Iris virginica

Common names: Virginian Flag

Genus: Iris

Species: Iris virginica

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Gawler

Modern Genus: Iris

Modern Species: Iris virginica

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: hardy perennial

Color: purple

Season: May and June

Native Region: Virginia and Carolina

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum