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Louisiana Iris Bold Pretender

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Pale red and darker red petals alternate around a beautifully patterned, yellow-green center. Try planting in a wet area in your garden or meadow. (Iris louisiana)

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SKU 249PER3
Botanical Name Iris louisiana
Common Name Louisiana Water Iris
Primary Flower Color Red
Estimated Mature Height 28-36" tall
Ships As Bare Root
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
Bloom Time Early to mid summer
Estimated Mature Spread 18-24" wide
Light Requirements Full Sun
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Borders, Showy Flowers, Easy to Grow
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Description

The Louisiana Irises are some of the most wonderful native plants in North America. Growing in and near wetlands in Louisiana and neighboring states, these amazing irises have cross-hybridized naturally over the years, so there are now an infinite number of colors and types. According to Iris expert, Claire Austin, today, they are found in the wild in tones of blue, lavender, yellow, white, pink, and orange/red, the latter color not found in any other irises. Their flowers are large and flatter than other irises, with less of a distinction between the upward center petals and outer falls, the petals that droop on most irises. This unique flower form makes the Louisiana Iris, in some ways, especially when viewed from above, the most beautiful of all the worlds irises.

They need plenty of water, but a well-watered perennial border is fine. A wet spot in your garden or meadow is even better.

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Bold pretender

By Russtybikes

from Chicago,il

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      • Wetlands

      Comments about Louisiana Iris Bold Pretender:

      Planted these in a gulley,full sun,etc,conditions they are said to like.they are just getting established,so I hope next year they will be spectacular.don't plant these with great expectations for their first year...

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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