The Iris Bulb

IRIS: Iris is a genus of between 200?300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. A must have perennial, the iris tolerates wet, boggy areas and is very adaptable to a variety of soil types. Iris 'Black Gamecock'...

There currently are five recognized species in the Series Hexagonae, as the Louisiana Iris group within the Genus Iris is called. They are: I brevicaulis, I. fulva, I. hexagona, I. giganticaerulea and I. nelsonii. This is an Iris brevicaulis the most diminutive of the Louisiana iris species. Its flowers open down in the foliage, and sometimes its stalks lean or even lie on the ground...

Popular among beardless species for their variation in form and broad range of color. Group plantings yield best effect. Hardy to zone 6. Grows 1'-4'. Planting depth: up to 6 " over top of crown. Plant in full sun to part shade.

There currently are five recognized species in the Series Hexagonae, as the Louisiana Iris group within the Genus Iris is called. They are: I brevicaulis, I. fulva, I. hexagona, I. giganticaerulea and I. nelsonii. They are known to produce most divers color of all iris. They bloom after the bearded and Sibirian iris, and just before the Japanese iris...