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- Hardy Bog and
Pond Plants, Louisiana Iris -
Blue Flag, Yellow Flag, Louisiana Black Gamecock, Little Rock Skies Iris
Louisiana Dixie Deb Iris, Variegated Japanese Iris, Louisiana Snowdrift Iris
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FERTILIZER TABLETS ONCE A MONTH!
Not just any fertilizer will do. You need 10-26-10 Copper Free
This is very important for big blooming lilies, lotus and flowering plants. |
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Iris are water plants that grow very well in water or in regular
soil. As a bog plant they add color to any pond or stream and help prevent erosion. The iris
flower has become a mainstay in all water gardens. Irises by their nature produce hardy and
beautiful flowers each year, and the Louisiana Iris is one of the most durable the iris culture.
Louisiana irises grow best in and around the edges of a pond or boggy area. The constant
moisture provides around the clock growth stimulus for the foliage and bloom stalk, and the wet soil
reminds the growing iris of its natural beginnings.
Planting: The pot can be entirely submerged under several inches of water or it may be
exposed with just its base in the water. The important thing here is that the soil needs to be like
wet mud. The width of the pot should be at least eighteen inches in diameter, for the rhizome needs
room to multiply and expand with its offshoots. The soil mixture in the pot is important. Put
heavier soil, like clay, in the bottom six inches of the pot. The clay will help support the root
system. Fill the remainder of the pot with compact top soil. Plant the rhizome about one and
one-half inch beneath the top-soil. Pack firmly.
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Blue Flag Iris
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(Iris versicolor) This is a small
iris with the narrow green foliage growing to about 2'. The spring
flowers are violet blue. It winters easily.
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Yellow Flag Iris
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(Iris pseudacorus) Enjoy canary
yellow spring flowers above 3' to 4' vertical green foliage. Very
hardy and a strong grower. Pot in a large container.
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Louisiana Black Gamecock Iris
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Purple Louisiana Iris - A very
popular choice for its unusually dark flower. It grows to about 24"
tall. It has velvety black-violet flowers with gold.
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Louisiana Snowdrift Iris
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White Louisiana Iris - This is a
very pretty pure white iris. It is one of the smaller varieties
growing to 24".
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Louisiana Dixie Deb Iris
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Yellow Louisiana Iris - This iris
will grow to 30" and has plenty of light yellow blooms in late
spring. A good grower that will spread quickly.
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Variegated Japanese Iris
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(Iris kaempferi variegata) The
attractive foliage has very distinct green and white vertical
stripes. The flower is cobalt blue. It grows 2' to 2 ½' high.
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Little Rock Skies Iris
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Wisteria Blue Louisiana Iris - The
light wisteria blue flowers of this iris will bloom in late spring.
The foliage of this iris will grow to about 30" tall.
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