Ann ChowningType: Louisiana
Style: Self
Height: 36.0"
Color: Red
Originator: Chowning, Frank
Year: 1977
Bloom Season: Early
Fragrant: No
Rebloom: No
Awards: HM '78, DBA '80 & '86, MSD '86
Price: $12.50
Qty Currant red self with gold signal.Attention-Getting, Red Velvety Flowers
Add bright, show-stopping color to moist areas with this Louisiana Iris. 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. A beardless iris with velvety red flowers and deep yellow highlights, it has green, strappy foliage that look 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. Most Louisiana Iris bloom in early to mid summer and attract hummingbirds. No. 1 roots.
FamilyIridaceae
Botanical NameIRIS 'Ann Chowning'
Plant Common NameAnn Chowning Iris, Louisiana Hybrid Iris
General DescriptionThe Louisiana iris ‘Ann Chowning' bears amazing rich, cherry-red flowers in spring. Its medium-sized blooms have three up-angled inner segments ("standards"), and three larger, arching outer segments ("falls"). Each fall has a brilliant gold triangular marking ("signal") at its base, which attracts pollinating bees.
Louisiana irises are complex hybrids of several species, most native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The foliage is sword-shaped, medium green and equitant (borne in fan-like folds). The leaves and flower stalks are produced from rapidly spreading fleshy rhizomes (underground lateral stems).
Plant Louisiana irises in full sun to dappled shade in rich, acid or neutral soil that is either soggy or just moist. Plants usually go semi-dormant in summer's heat, with growth resuming by late summer. Minimally cold-hardy, Louisiana iris will tolerate sub-freezing temperatures but not extended spells of bitter cold. Divide these long-lived perennials every 2 to 5 years in late summer (toward the end of their semi-dormant period) if they look crowded or if flowering wanes. The Ann Chowning iris deserves prominent placement in the sunny border, at pond edges or in beds. Where not hardy grow them in large containers or lift and store the rhizomes over the winter.
Characteristics
Growing Conditions
Ornamental Features
Special Characteristics
Style: Self
Height: 36.0"
Color: Red
Originator: Chowning, Frank
Year: 1977
Bloom Season: Early
Fragrant: No
Rebloom: No
Awards: HM '78, DBA '80 & '86, MSD '86
Price: $12.50
Qty Currant red self with gold signal.Attention-Getting, Red Velvety Flowers
Add bright, show-stopping color to moist areas with this Louisiana Iris. 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. A beardless iris with velvety red flowers and deep yellow highlights, it has green, strappy foliage that look 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. Most Louisiana Iris bloom in early to mid summer and attract hummingbirds. No. 1 roots.
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 24 - 36"
- Bloom Time Early to mid Summer
- Light Requirements Full Sun;Half Sun / Half Shade
FamilyIridaceae
Botanical NameIRIS 'Ann Chowning'
Plant Common NameAnn Chowning Iris, Louisiana Hybrid Iris
General DescriptionThe Louisiana iris ‘Ann Chowning' bears amazing rich, cherry-red flowers in spring. Its medium-sized blooms have three up-angled inner segments ("standards"), and three larger, arching outer segments ("falls"). Each fall has a brilliant gold triangular marking ("signal") at its base, which attracts pollinating bees.
Louisiana irises are complex hybrids of several species, most native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The foliage is sword-shaped, medium green and equitant (borne in fan-like folds). The leaves and flower stalks are produced from rapidly spreading fleshy rhizomes (underground lateral stems).
Plant Louisiana irises in full sun to dappled shade in rich, acid or neutral soil that is either soggy or just moist. Plants usually go semi-dormant in summer's heat, with growth resuming by late summer. Minimally cold-hardy, Louisiana iris will tolerate sub-freezing temperatures but not extended spells of bitter cold. Divide these long-lived perennials every 2 to 5 years in late summer (toward the end of their semi-dormant period) if they look crowded or if flowering wanes. The Ann Chowning iris deserves prominent placement in the sunny border, at pond edges or in beds. Where not hardy grow them in large containers or lift and store the rhizomes over the winter.
Characteristics
- AHS Heat Zone9 - 5
- USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
- Sunset ZoneH1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- Plant TypePerennial
- Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Sun
- Height32"-40" / 81.3cm - 101.6cm
- Width28"-48" / 71.1cm - 121.9cm
- Bloom TimeEarly Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
- Native ToHybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
- Soil pHAcidic, Neutral
- Soil DrainageAverage
- Soil typeClay, Loam
- TolerancesWet Site
- Growth RateMedium
- Water RequirementsAverage Water, Ample Water
- HabitClump-Forming
- Seasonal InterestSpring
Ornamental Features
- Flower InterestShowy
- Flower ColorRed, Gold, Dark Red
- Flower Color ModifierBicolor
- Fruit ColorGreen
- Foliage Color (Spring)Green
- Foliage Color (Summer)Green
- Foliage Color (Fall)Green
- Foliage Color (Winter)Green, Light Green
- Fragrant FlowersNo
- Fragrant FruitNo
- Fragrant FoliageNo
- Bark or Stem FragrantNo
- Flower Petal NumberSingle
- Repeat BloomerNo
- Showy FruitNo
- Edible FruitNo
- Showy FoliageNo
- Foliage TextureMedium
- Foliage SheenMatte
- EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
- Showy BarkNo
Special Characteristics
- UsageBog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
- Sharp or Has ThornsNo
- InvasiveNo
- Self-SowingNo