The Croatian iris is the national flower of Croatia — a richly colored blue-violet iris native to the country’s northern hills.

• National flower: Croatian iris
• Scientific name: Iris croatica
• Status: National flower
• Symbolism: national pride and natural heritage

About Croatia’s national flower

The Croatian iris was first described near Zagreb and is largely endemic to the region, which made it a natural choice as a national flower. Its deep blue-violet blooms open in late spring across the meadows and hillsides of northern Croatia.

Symbolism and tradition

As a plant found almost nowhere else, the Croatian iris is a point of botanical pride and a symbol of the country’s natural heritage.

National flower of Croatia FAQs

What is the national flower of Croatia?

The national flower of Croatia is the Croatian iris (Iris croatica), a deep blue-violet iris native to the country.

What does Croatia’s national flower represent?

The Croatian iris symbolizes national pride and natural heritage, as a flower native to Croatia and found in few other places.

What is the Croatian iris?

The Croatian iris (Iris croatica) is a deep blue-violet iris native to the Zagreb region of Croatia, chosen as the national flower because it is endemic to the country.

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