Description of Iris Louisiana 'Colorific'

Iris louisiana 'Colorific' is a Louisiana iris grown for strong colour and reliable flowering in wet soil. It thrives in bog gardens and pond margins.

Appearance

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

Care Guide

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

Sun: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Fertile, moisture-holding soil.
Water: Keep constantly wet.
Tidy: Remove old flower stems.
Division: Divide in spring if clumps get dense.

Keep soil rich and weed free for best growth.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens as a mid-height flowering plant. It works well planted in drifts along the pond edge.

It also grows well in large baskets sunk into a liner bog.

FAQ

When does Iris louisiana 'Colorific' flower?
Late spring to early summer.

Does it need wet soil?
Yes, it prefers constantly wet soil.

How tall does it grow?
Around 60 to 90cm.

Can it grow in shallow water?
Yes, very shallow water is suitable.