Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei)

Hardiness Zones 5-9 (endangered in NY, found along Niagara River and Sodus bay)

Perennial

Height 2-3ft

Deer and rabbi resistant 

Blooms late spring to early summer 

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds 

Native in NY

Wet soil. Great for rain gardens or boggy areas