Description of Iris louisiana 'Arabian Bayou'

Iris louisiana 'Arabian Bayou' is a Louisiana iris selected for bold colouring and strong growth in wet soil. It is well suited to UK bog gardens where moisture is reliable.

Appearance

It produces fans of green leaves and flowers in late spring to early summer. Blooms are usually richly coloured with deep tones and contrasting signals. Stems often reach 60 to 90cm.

Care Guide

It thrives in saturated soil and tolerates very shallow water around the roots.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive soil.
• Water: Keep constantly wet.
• Tidy: Remove spent stems after flowering.
• Division: Divide in spring when clumps thicken.

Keep weeds away from the crown so it can bulk up.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens and pond margins, especially where you want strong colour at eye level. Plant in groups for impact.

It also works in large baskets sunk into a liner bog.

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