Louisiana Iris 'Ann Chowning'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Red
Bright Yellow
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Inverness, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Lula, Georgia

Florence, Mississippi

Rosedale, Mississippi

Robertsville, Missouri

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Shepherd, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

Lovely.................eye catching, and it's a great grower! It has a lot going for it. Recommended!

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

I absolutely love this! It's a real eyecatcher with it's deep red petals and bright yellow spots. The flowers are bourne on tall, stron...Read More

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