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Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'
Common Name: blueflag

Plainly stated, it’s a show stopper. Beyond other Iris selections on the market, ‘Purple Flame’ has a richer, more intense cast to stems and flowers, yes. However, the true beauty lies in the irresistible foliage. Emerging in March, the purple flame-like foliage provides an unparalleled performance of vivid and intense eggplant purple foliage followed by an encore of rich and abundant flowers. 

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-7

Vernonia noveboracensis
Vernonia noveboracensis
Common Name: New York ironweed
Deep purple haze in damp meadows, roadsides and pastures. A lovely native that adapts well to any moist location.
Height: 4-7 Feet
Spread: 2-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8