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Products > Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag'   Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag' - Tall Purple Bearded Iris     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. Family: Iridaceae (Irises) Origin: Garden Origin Flower Color: Purple Bloomtime: Year-round Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag' (Tall Purple Bearded Iris) - This familiar 15"-20" tall little gem is found in old home sites throughout America. Small "Van Gogh style" clear purple blooms have bluish beards and a spicy fragrance. Erect, spiky foliage is very heat and cold tolerant. (Information from Greenwood Nursery). May also be known as Traditional Purple or Unknown purple. This is an old variety that has long been in cultivation in California gardens. There is some speculation that it is the same as 'Crimson King', a 1893 hybrid credited to Peter Barr, a British nurseryman (founder of Barr & Sons Nursery) of the late 19th century.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag'.     [MORE INFO]