| Botanical name | Louisiana irises |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This irises comes in a variety of colours and is Spring flowering plants, with peak flowering time in October. |
| Common name(s) | Water iris, flag iris |
| Foliage | Description:Â This plant has green, sword-like foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | The foliage makes an excellent landscaping accent plant. Can be used in garden beds, bog gardens or in a water feature. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | This plant does best in Summer rainfall regions. Plant with at least 5cm of soil, covering the rhizomes, and at least 10cm of mulch over the soil. Plant 75cm apart. |
| Maintenance | It needs plenty of water to keep their roots moist and their rhizomes must be covered by at least 300mm of soil. |
| Soil conditions | Plant in evenly moist but well-drained soil. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
Louisiana irises (Water iris, flag iris)
- Botanical name: Louisiana irises
- Common name(s): Water iris, flag iris
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Louisiana irises grow throughout South Africa, but do best in Summer rainfall regions. They like to stand in water, can be grown in flowerbeds with a good mulch and plenty of water to keep their roots moist. Unlike bearded irises, their rhizomes must be covered by at least 300mm of soil. They are Winter growing and Spring flowering, with peak flowering time in October.
Family: Iridaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: EYE-riss FULL-vuh
Louisiana irises requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
This irises comes in a variety of colours and is Spring flowering plants, with peak flowering time in October.
Description:Â This plant has green, sword-like foliage.
