Attracts - Hummingbirds
Pollinated - Bumblebees, and long-horned bees
Nectar - Skippers and butterflies
Insects - Larva from numerous insects including
Syrphid fly feed on Blue Flag Iris
Poisonous - Mammals leave plant alone due to mild toxicity
Details - For more information on Northern Blue Flag Iris visit the Iris virginica shrevie page of the on the Illinois Wildflower site. The Northern Iris's natural range is further north than the Iris shrevie, which is also known as the Southern Blue Flag Iris.