Louisiana iris garden

Louisiana Iris is a type of water irises, which can be grown easily in your daylily garden. Learn how to grow Louisiana irises--planting, fertilising and caring for these water irises.

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Louisiana Iris Growing Tips | How to grow and propagate Louisiana irises

Plant database entry for Louisiana Iris (Iris 'Sinfonietta') with 10 images, one comment, and 20 data details.

Incredibly vigorous, award-winning Iris 'Black Gamecock' (Louisiana Iris) is quite striking with its huge, velvety deep purple flowers, 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm), adorned with delicate gold highlights on each petal. Blooming between late spring and mid-summer (depending on the region), this southern native will multiply quickly if sited properly in consistently moist to boggy soil or even shallow water. A perfect choice for naturalizing along ponds and streams and an outstanding addition to…

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A few species and crosses of Iris can be grown in shallow water. Iris that can be submerged in up to four inches below water are Louisiana Iris cultivars, laevigata Iris cultivars, pseudatata iris, & flag Irises. Pseudatata iris, a new cross of species also is fine with being submerged a few inches. The very beautiful Japanese ensata iris varieties love moist boggy soil but won't tolerate submersion more than 2 months a year. Divide your pond Iris in the fall for low to no mortality.

The Louisiana Iris Garden in Baton Rouge's Independence Park is specifically designed for Louisiana irises. it illustrates how well Louisianas perform in typical garden beds provided that they are well watered.