Blooms: Large, showy flowers in blue, purple, white, yellow, or bi-colored varieties
Bloom time months: April to June
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Leaves: Long, sword-shaped, bright green leaves
Maintenance: Moderate, for the casual gardener; benefits from consistent moisture and division every few years to maintain vigor. Spread by underground roots, which makes it difficult to keep in one spot.
Tolerates: Wet soils, standing water, humidity, and partial shade
