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Louisiana Iris Sinfonietta

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Quick Overview

One of the beauty queens of our native irises, this Louisiana Iris variety has huge, rich blue blooms with bright golden flashes. (Iris louisiana)

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Bag of 3

Details

SKU	85PER3
Botanical Name	Iris louisiana
Common Name	Louisiana Water Iris
Primary Flower Color	Blue
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
Flower Size	Up to 6 inch flowers
Soil Moisture	Average, Moist/Wet
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Borders, Showy Flowers, Easy to Grow

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Description

This is one of the most famous of the Louisiana irises, a great group of native North American wildflowers. Among the hybrids made from the five native species, Sinfonietta is famous for rich blue blooms with bright golden flashes on blooms up to 6 across.

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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6/8/2011

2.0

no blooms in 2 years

By Greenie

from New City, NY

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Pros

Cons

Needs Extensive Watering

Best Uses

Border Control
Erosion Control
Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows Louisiana Iris Sinfonietta - Root:

no blooms

4/25/2010

5.0

Very pleased

By Impska

from Lawrence KS

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Healthy

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors

Comments about American Meadows Louisiana Iris Sinfonietta - Root:

I can't wait to see my irises - their roots look healthy and robust.

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