Dixie Iris

Iris hexagona

Dixie iris is a Southeastern Louisiana iris of swamps and wet ditches, with large blue-purple flowers, perfect for boggy, sunny spots and water-garden margins.

Family: Iridaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 2–3 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: wet, moist
Soil pH: acidic, neutral
Bloom: April, May
Bloom colors: blue, purple
Wildlife value: pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states: FL, LA, TX