Botanical Name: Iris brevicaulis
Common Name: Zigzag iris, Louisiana iris Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character spreading rhizomatous iris with gray-green narrow foliage and dark blue flowers accented with yellow markings Habit of Growth: Overall Shape to 20" Height to 3' Spread moderate Growth Rate outdoors; full sun to partial shade Environment: Exposure prefers a well-amended moist soil with good drainage Soil prefers a well-amended moist soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy, Zones 3-23 Morphology: Leaves narrow, grasslike leaves to 18" long, gray-green and narrow, to 1/2" wide, no prominent midrib Flowers iris flower in colors of purplish blue, in groups of 3 with yellow markings on the falls; multiple flowers can form zizag pattern on stems Fruit 3-valved capsule Propagation: division; some growers hybridize with other Iris species Usage: highly regarded perennial border plant when conditions allow for free flowering; a difficult plant to grow in heavy, hot soils; provide moist conditions with good drainage for best blooming Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering; do not allow to dry out Fertilizing slow release fertilizer in spring after bloom Pruning pinch off dead blooms Pests/Diseases flea beetles; best to apply a systemic insecticide for control Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southeastern North America Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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