Culture
Louisiana irises are easy to grow. They prefer sun and a
boggy location, but they can be grown in elevated beds. For
information on how to grow in your climate zone, click onto the
articles in the "How to Grow Louisiana irises" section. The
articles were included in the book edited by the Society of
Louisiana Iris. Books are available from the Society or from
Timberline Press. You should receive with your order general
instructions on how to grow. These general instructions are
reproduced in "Growing Tips For Louisiana Irises" in the options
below.
Where They Can Be Grown
Louisiana irises can be grown near a pond or close to the
house. We have provided pictures showing blooming Louisiana
irises from different gardeners in our area.
Charles Arny, one of the foremost Louisiana Iris hybridizers and growers grew his irises in raised beds. After his death, his wife, Joyce, continued to maintain several of his growing areas, as shown below:
Dorman Hamon has hybridized Louisiana Irises for over thirty years and his legacies continue to bloom all over the country. His culture is to grow the irises at ground level and he does not plant them by a pond. His success can be seen as shown in the below picture:
