Louisiana Iris
Iris 'Kirk Strawn'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Cultivar: Kirk Strawn
Hybridized by Bertinot 1993

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Class

Louisiana (LA)

Bloom Time

Extra early (EE)

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

Unknown