Lush Louisiana Irises

These magenta beauties are Louisiana irises blooming in the marsh. It’s a hardy variety that thrives in moist locations. I originally planted a few at the edge of the lake but several years ago the beaver replanted some of the rhizomes when he built his little pond. After he left, the water level dropped and the area became a lush marsh which is the perfect place for these iris to multiply.  I wish I had the nerve to head into the marsh and dig up a few rhizomes to move to the edge of the lake, but meeting a snake isn't on my agenda this spring.

Comments

[Georgia Backyard Nature]

Thanks. I don't know the variety, but after looking up the 'Ann Chowning' it looks remarkably similar.

[Patrick O'Connor]

Very pretty. That looks like it might be the variety 'Ann Chowning'. Is that possible?