This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Depth of water: 5-25cm
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: July to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Sulphur yellow flowers, often with brown markings, appear from midsummer amongst the upright grey-green leaves. This native, yellow flag iris was once commonly found on marshy land and riversides and is ideal for planting at the margins of a large lake or pool. It also flourishes in deep, reliably moist soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic matter.
  
  
• Garden care: Ready-planted into an 18cm aquatic pot, it can be placed at the margins of a pond, or planted out into reliably moist soil. Once established, divide overly large plants every three to four years.