Iris Louisiana hybrid

Also Known As

Iris Assorted Louisiana
Iris louisiana
Light Yellow Louisiana Iris
Louisiana Iris

Plant type

aquatic

size

H: 18"-60"
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Iris Louisiana hybrid plant details

Iris Louisiana hybrid is a deciduous or semi-evergreen aquatic with green foliage. In spring blue, chocolate, lavender, orange, pink, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris Louisiana hybrid

Plant type: aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 18 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, chocolate, lavender, orange, pink, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris Louisiana hybrid

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Keep plant itself out of water, 0-inches

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Large light yellow falls are centered with lightly tinged lavender standards. A vigorous and hardy Louisiana Iris which multiplies readily in average garden soils, moist to wet soils, or can be set in water gardens where the container is just below the water's surface. Blooms March through May. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.