Louisiana Iris Ann Chowning

Location: B-1-3

Louisiana Iris ‘Ann Chowning’ – Rich Red Drama for Your Water Garden

Highlights

• Intense, luxurious blooms: Lush, velvety burgundy to dark cherry-red petals, accentuated by a bright yellow or golden signal—dramatic and unforgettable.

• Silent elegance: A beardless Louisiana iris that commands attention without overwhelming its surroundings.

• Award-winning legacy: The only Louisiana iris to earn the prestigious Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal twice, in 1980 and 1986—an honor reserved for exceptional cultivars.

• Ideal form: Flat, rounded petals with excellent branching, praised by enthusiasts for its exceptional symmetry and structure.

Growing Conditions & Garden Compatibility

• Hardiness Zones: Thrives from USDA Zone 5 (or even Zone 4 in favorable conditions) through Zone 10—versatile across many climates.

• Sun Preferences: Flowers at their best when grown in full sun but adaptable to partial shade.

• Water & Soil: Prefers moist to consistently wet soil—perfect for pond edges, rain gardens, bog gardens, and damp borders.

• Height & Spread: Mature height ranges from approximately 2–4 feet (60–120 cm), with a spreading clumping habit that forms attractive patches over time.

Benefits & Landscape Uses

• Pollinator magnet: Rich red tones and golden accents attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

• Low-maintenance and resilient: Cold-hardy, easy to grow, and suitable for diverse garden styles—from structured water features to wild cottage borders.

• Versatile applications: Excellent in marginal planting situations, container pond setups, mass plantings, and mixed perennial beds.

• Seasonal interest: Foliage remains robust and evergreen through spring and summer, extending visual appeal beyond bloom time.

Purchase Options:

Our plants may be available in more than one size. Potted plants may be shipped to all states except Arizona. Bare root plants may be shipped to all states. We do not ship internationally. For more details on shipping or in-person pickup, please visit our Ordering and Shipping page. For more information on sizes, please visit our Plant Sizes page.

Note that bare root irises are only shipped in the fall. They cannot be shipped at any other time. If your order contains bare root and potted items, we will hold until the fall unless you request otherwise (an additional shipping charge will apply).

For your convenience, potted plants can be planted anytime during the growing season.