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Louisiana Iris

Iris

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

This iris was rescued with several others from the garden of Marie Caillet of Little Elm, Texas. It is in a bed designed to give them the best chance of survival.

Habitat:

Louisiana iris thrives in slightly acid, sour, moist ground. The opposite conditions of Bearded iris.

Plenty of organic material,such as animal manures, compost, or green legumes.

Water is essential in early spring, like the rainy season in Louisiana.

Notes:

This iris was rescued with several others from the garden of Marie Caillet of Little Elm, Texas. Ms. Caillet was a founding member of the Society for Louisiana Irises.

Jazzy Louisiana Irises, by Marie Caillet, fineGardening, No. 50, July/August 1996 has photos of the irises at her home.

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PublishedMarch 28, 2012

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