Grass-Leaved Flag

''Iris graminea'', is a species in the genus ''Iris'', it is also in the subgenus of Limniris and in the Series ''Spuriae''. It is a rhizomatous perennial, with purple or violet blue flowers almost hidden by grass like narrow leaves, and a plum scented fragrance. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. It has several common names, including ''Grass-Leaved Flag'',''Grass leaved Iris'', ''Plum Iris'' and ''Plum tart Iris'' . This species is native to temperate areas of Central and Southern Europe. with a distribution ranging from Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia to the Caucasus in Asia.