Introduce an aura of rich, sultry elegance and dramatic contrast to your water feature, bog garden, or damp perennial borders with the Louisiana Iris 'Red Velvet' (Iris louisiana). A standout in the iris world, this exceptionally vigorous variety is celebrated for its striking, deeply saturated brick-red coloring, adaptability to wet soils, and bold, architectural presence.
True to its dramatic reputation, 'Red Velvet' produces large, open-form blossoms drenched in a velvety, intensely warm crimson-red. The wide, overlapping petals lack the fuzzy beard of traditional varieties, opting instead for a sleek, brilliant golden-yellow "signal" that radiates warmth from the center of each fall like a sudden flash of sunlight. Spreading gracefully above a lush, upright fan of glossy, bright lime-green foliage, this robust cultivar provides unmatched texture and a striking contemporary look to premium garden landscapes.
Quantity: Listing is for one (1) large, well-rooted, flowering-size plant shipped in a premium white ceramic pot (as shown).
Color: Deep, velvety crimson-red with a vivid, contrast-rich golden-yellow signal line.
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5-10; thrives in moist, rich, acidic soils and is perfectly suited for pond edges, bog areas, or consistently damp garden beds.
Style: True Louisiana iris, featuring flat-form, open-faced blooms and highly distinctive, glossy bright green foliage.
Introduce an aura of rich, sultry elegance and dramatic contrast to your water feature, bog garden, or damp perennial borders with the Louisiana Iris 'Red Velvet' (Iris louisiana). A standout in the iris world, this exceptionally vigorous variety is celebrated for its striking, deeply saturated brick-red coloring, adaptability to wet soils, and bold, architectural presence.
True to its dramatic reputation, 'Red Velvet' produces large, open-form blossoms drenched in a velvety, intensely warm crimson-red. The wide, overlapping petals lack the fuzzy beard of traditional varieties, opting instead for a sleek, brilliant golden-yellow "signal" that radiates warmth from the center of each fall like a sudden flash of sunlight. Spreading gracefully above a lush, upright fan of glossy, bright lime-green foliage, this robust cultivar provides unmatched texture and a striking contemporary look to premium garden landscapes.
Quantity: Listing is for one (1) large, well-rooted, flowering-size plant shipped in a premium white ceramic pot (as shown).
Color: Deep, velvety crimson-red with a vivid, contrast-rich golden-yellow signal line.
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5-10; thrives in moist, rich, acidic soils and is perfectly suited for pond edges, bog areas, or consistently damp garden beds.
Style: True Louisiana iris, featuring flat-form, open-faced blooms and highly distinctive, glossy bright green foliage.