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Louisiana Iris Ann Chowning
Louisiana Iris Ann Chowning
An excellent choice to adding bold color to water gardens, Louisiana Iris Ann Chowning features intense, velvety red flowers with deep yellow highlights. Native to the wetlands of the southern U.S., Louisiana Iris are the ideal choice for water gardens, along the edge of streams or ponds, or in other moist areas. Its green, strappy foliage looks attractive for several months. Although they originated in the Southeast, Louisiana Iris are adaptable to several climates and most are hardy to zone 4. Unlike bearded iris, they prefer moist conditions and usually do best with about an inch of water each week.
- Hardiness Zones 4-10
- Mature Height 36 inches
- Bloom Time June - July
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
- Naturalizes Well
We ship this item in Spring
Botanical Name: Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning'
Availability: In Stock
SKU: #88651
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' -
Ship As:
Bare Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red -
Flower Form:
6" typical Iris-like flowers -
Foliage Type:
Evergreen, long sword-like. -
Mature Spread:
24 - 30 inches -
Spacing:
24 - 30 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant with the eyes just below soil and 24-30" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist soils, but will do also well in regular garden soil with average moisture. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Let foliage die down naturally so nutrients can store up for next season's blooms.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Just below soil levelWatering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out, so water enough that soil keeps moist.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
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We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Reviewed by 3 customers
Definitely not red
I either received the wrong iris or the color is wrongly advertised but last May they bloomed purple…definitely not red. I placed with other white/cream/red flowers and so now looks out of place. I forgot to write a review last year as I had just had a baby but trying to decide now if it's worth digging them up and finding a new location for them. They seem to be growing fine, too early for blooms just yet but disappointed they are not red. I would not recommend this iris as per other reviews, this is a consistent issue. Just ordered a bunch of items for Fall planting, some Spring; hoping they are labeled correctly. :-/
Not the Iris I ordered
I ordered two packages (6 rhizomes) of Ann Chowning Louisiana Iris. The order arrived late while I was out of town so they sat in the garage for a week. Only one clump lived when planted. I waited three years for the surviving clump to bloom which they did this year. The blooms are purple not red. The Iris is a color that was not even for sale that year.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your review. We were sorry to hear the Loisiana Iris Ann Chowning failed to grow but the one that did grow was the wrong color. We are delighted to let you know we guarantee our merchandise and we will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution.
I would buy this product again
I have not had them for long so can not really make good or bad comments about this product. It arrived in good shape and is now up and growing.
Questions & Answers
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When it says 1 bag does that mean one cutting or root?
- Asked by thesilo
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Louisiana Iris Ann Chowning offer includes 3 bareroot plants per bag. You can locate that information in the pricing box just above the pricing table.Was this answer helpful to you
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looking for an iris with a variegated leaf
- Asked by jim
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou might like the Pallida Variegata Silver Iris. Our sister company has offered it in the fall season. You can enter your email address on the product page to be notified if it becomes available to order this fall. https://www.brecks.com/product/pallida-variegata-silver-irisWas this answer helpful to you
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Is it too late to plant the Louisiana Red in Nashville TN. So far we have had a rainy season. If it can't be planted now, when should it? Has the problem with the color been solved as I really would like red.
- Asked by Mrs Romaine
- Verified Reply - ViciYou are in zone 7. It is not too late to plant his plant in your zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this red iris actually exist? I ordered some Louisiana red in March 2020 and I got my first bloom last year, a very deep purple. It almost looks like the other Louisiana iris you offer, black gamecock. Although thriving, not the color I wanted and is blooming with my very vibrant red roses. Please advise if this red actually exists as you still have it listed on your site.
- Asked by JD
- Verified Reply - AngelaIt definitely sounds like you received the wrong Iris. Louisianna Iris Ann Chowning is red. We are very sorry for the mistake and will reach out to you with a positive resolution. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this Iris Ann Chowning Iris the same as the Louisiana "Professor Neil" Iris?
- Asked by Kay
- Verified Reply - Angela'Professor Neil’ is a Louisiana iris hybridized by Joseph Mertzweiller and registered in 1990. 'Ann Chowning' was hybridized by Frank Chowning and registered in 1977. They look similar but I see Ann Chowning as a true red versus the more purple red of Professor Neil. Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the correct spacing? How far apart should they be planted?
- Asked by Philip
- Verified Reply - AngelaLouisiana Iris Ann Chowning should be spaced 24-30 inches apart. Was this answer helpful to you
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Ideal spacing for louisiana iris ann chowning
- Asked by Kitty
- Verified Reply - AngelaLouisianna Iris Ann Chowning should be spaced about 24-30 inches apart. Was this answer helpful to you
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