Iris, Louisiana Iris 'Ann Chowning"

Louisiana Iris 'Ann Chowning' Growing Guide

Plant Description:
Louisiana Iris 'Ann Chowning' is a striking, award-winning cultivar known for its deep, velvety red blooms with a bright yellow signal. This robust, moisture-loving perennial blooms in late spring to early summer and is favored for its bold color and adaptability to wet environments.

Grow Zone:
USDA Zones 5–9

Height and Width:

• Height: 24–36 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches

Uses:

• Ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and wetlands
• Adds color to garden borders and flower beds
• Suitable for cut flower arrangements
• Naturalizing in moist areas

Native Range:
Louisiana Irises (Iris ser. Hexagonae) are native to the southeastern United States, particularly Louisiana and surrounding wetland regions.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight for optimal blooms)
• Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0–7.0); thrives in wet or boggy conditions
• Water: Requires consistently moist soil; tolerates shallow standing water
• Temperature: Hardy in Zones 5–9; mulch for winter protection in colder regions
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and after blooming

Care Tips:

• Plant rhizomes just below the soil surface in moist areas.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to prevent overcrowding and maintain vigor.
• Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage to encourage new growth.
• In colder climates, apply a layer of mulch in winter for added protection.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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