This UK native species is also known as the Yellow Flag Iris, and has the classic 'fleur-de-lis' flower shape. Flowers are a golden butterscotch yellow with delicate brown or violet veining Attracts pollinating insects including bees Long flowering from May to July Ideal for growing in the shallow edges of your pond or on shallow planting shelves within it Irises are the perfect plants to encourage insects like damselflies and dragonflies to your pond, providing shelter and a sunny place to perch. Marginal plants soften and add interest to the borders of your pond and are also suitable for planting in bog gardens or moist soil borders. Harmful if eaten