Growing Louisiana Irises around the U.S.

Irises can be easy and rewarding if you following the tips and advice found in the iris and water gardening articles below.

  • Growing Irises in the Gulf States

    You can grow irises. With at least a half-day of sun, dampness during the Spring bloom season, and a heavy summer mulch, you can have iris blooms and cut iris flowers. The growing of Louisiana irises in a garden is easy.

  • Irises in the Cold Midwest

    Not long ago Louisiana irises were not well suited to cold climates. Due to efforts of several growers this is no longer the case. Amazing progress has been made in the Great Plains region and other very cold areas, such as Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

  • Irises in the Land of Lincoln

    Interest in Louisiana irises is growing in the Midwest. They are the easiest irises to grow. Louisianas bloom from late May until July and late freezes do not damage the bloom. About 200 varieties are grown in nursery operations in Illinois.

  • Irises in the Middle Atlantic States

    Louisiana irises grow beautifully and bloom well in the Middle Atlantic States and particularly in the Baltimore area. Tthe black, loamy and sandy soil of the Eastern Shore, milder climate and high water table should give excellent performance.

  • Irises in the Southern California

    The Los Angeles, California area winter temps do not normally fall below 30°F (-1°C). Summers are mild. Soils are typically neutral to alkaline sandy loams or adobe clay. Higher elevations in this area have colder winter temps and the irises will bloom later.

  • Irises in... Eastern Germany!

    It is possible to grow Louisiana irises with fair success in East Germany. They represent a new group of irises in the area, have good colors and substance and large blooms. With practice and determination, commercial production can begin soon.