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This species looks similar to the slender blueflag. They can be distinguished by the width of the leaves. Larger blueflag leaves are 1/2 to one inch across; slender blueflag leaves are less than 1/4 inch wide.

• Family: Iris (Iridaceae)
• Habitat: marshes, wet meadows
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 3-4 inches wide
• Flower color: blue-purple
• Flowering time: May to July
• Origin: native