Louisiana Iris Red Velvet Elvis

Location: B-1-3

Louisiana Iris ‘Red Velvet Elvis’ – A Bold, Velvet-Textured Beauty

Highlights

• Dramatic, velvety blooms: Deep, dark ruby-red falls with a velvety texture, paired with mauve-purple standards and nearly black style arms. A striking orange-gold signal near the base adds a vibrant focal point.

• Compact elegance: Reaching a height of approximately 34–38″ (86–97 cm), this iris delivers eye-catching blooms without towering over your garden.

• Fragrance: Lightly scented, adding sensory appeal beyond its vivid colors.

• Award-winning heritage: A hybrid of ‘Jeri’ × ‘Cajun Cookery’ by Kevin Vaughn (1997). Recognized with Honorable Mention (2000), Award of Merit (2002), Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal (2005), and the Society for Louisiana Irises Marie Caillet Cup (2003).

Garden & Zone Suitability

• Zones 6a (at least) –10b: Well-suited across a wide range of climates, offering resilience and adaptability.

• Waterwise performer: Thrives in moist soil or shallow water — ideal for pond edges, boggy areas, or rain gardens.

• Light preferences: Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade gracefully.

Growth Traits & Uses

• A hummingbird favorite: Its rich, jewel-toned blooms are a magnet for pollinators.

• Garden versatility: Perfect for mass plantings, specimen displays, borders, containers, water's edge features, and cutting for fresh arrangements.

• Reliable and hardy: Clumping habit with moderate, steady spread. Performs well in moist conditions and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and verticillium wilt.

• Continuous interest: Foliage remains attractive through spring and summer; blooms from early to late season depending on conditions.

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.