Blue Flag Iris 'Between the Lines': Schafer & Sacks 1991 Cultivar

'Between the Lines' is a cultivar of the Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor), hybridized by Schafer & Sacks and introduced in 1991. This North American native species, also known as Dagger Flower, Water Iris, or Liver Lily, naturally inhabits wetlands and stream banks.

Taxonomic & Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Species: versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)
• Cultivar: Between the Lines
• Hybridizers: Schafer & Sacks
• Registration Year: 1991

Iris versicolor is a beacon for pollinators in its native range. The cultivar 'Between the Lines' likely features a distinctive veining or lining pattern on the falls, creating a graphic, linear contrast that inspired its name. These irises thrive in consistently moist soil and are ideal for rain gardens and pond edges.