Description of Iris louisiana 'Andy Dandy'

Iris louisiana 'Andy Dandy' is a Louisiana iris grown for rich coloured flowers. It thrives in very wet soil and shallow water.

Appearance

It forms clumps of broad leaves and produces large blooms in early summer. Height is usually 60 to 90cm.

Care Guide

It prefers saturated soil and warmth.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Heavy, wet soil or aquatic compost.
• Water: Saturated soil to shallow margins.
• Feeding: Feed lightly in spring.
• Division: Divide in spring if clumps crowd.

Good moisture improves flowering.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond edges in the wetter zone. It adds bold colour where many other irises struggle.

Use in groups for impact.

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