Harlequin Blue Flag (Iris versicolor)

Harlequin Blue Flag (Iris versicolor)Hardy, North American, spring blooming perennial Description: Showy, bluish purple, wide spreading flowers in branched clusters of two or three; falls are often blotched in yellow or purple veined Habit: Forms vigorous clumps of 2 to 3 foot, sword shaped leaves; spreads to 2 feet Culture: Prefers moist, humus rich soil and is best suited to wet or boggy situations; grows in full sun to light shade Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 This water loving

5' high and 1

through a close reading of Jefferson's own words

plant more than one Possum Haw

XL (19 ½")

compact shrub to 4 feet high and 3 feet wide

The earliest citation in American literature is from The Horticulturist in 1854

Jefferson included the genus Salix in his book

Legend has it that the Bourbon class of roses occurred as a chance cross between the Old Blush China and the Damask Rose 'Quatre Saisons'

hence its common name

amplifying their worldviews and their hopes and fears for the nation they had done so much to create

Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays

Each writer considers the important role