Description of Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning'

Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' is a Louisiana iris known for bold flowers and strong garden performance. It handles wetter soils than many irises and fits well into bog gardens.

Appearance

It forms upright fans of leaves and produces broad flowers on tall stems in early to mid summer. Height is often 70 to 110cm in flower, depending on soil and feeding.

Care Guide

It prefers steady moisture and rich soil during active growth.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Fertile, moisture retentive soil.
• Water: Keep consistently damp, especially in spring and early summer.
• Feeding: Feed lightly in spring for strong stems.
• Division: Divide in spring every few years if clumps thicken.

Mulch yearly to keep roots cool and moist.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and damp pond margins where soil stays wet but not deeply flooded. Plant in groups for a stronger colour display.

It bridges the gap between true water irises and border types.

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