Weed ID

YELLOWFLAG IRIS

Iridaceae or Iris Family
Iris pseudoacorus

GROWTH HABIT: Herbaceous perennial, grows 3 to 4 feet tall.

LEAVES: Long, linear, dark green leaves emerging in a fan-like arrangement. Leaves are smooth edged, flattened and sword-like with a pointed tip.

STEMS: Several flowers are born on erect flower stalks.

FLOWERS: Large pale to deep yellow flowers have three downward pointing and three upward pointing petals. Some petals have light brown to purple veins or flecks.

ROOTS: Rhizomatous root system.

SEEDS: Each fruit contains many flat brown seeds.

REPRODUCES: By both rhizomes and seeds.

HABITAT: Wetland species that grows in water up to 10 inches deep.