Name: Iris × louisiana 'Lemon Drop' (Lemon Drop Louisiana Iris)
Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; can reach 4 ft if unpruned; upright, clumping habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Moderate to high; tolerates wet conditions
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; remove spent flower stems
Detailed Description: This Lemon Drop Iris brings bright sunshine to your garden with gorgeous yellow flowers in spring! At 2 to 3 feet tall, it's perfect for wet areas, pond edges, or anywhere you have moisture. Here in Willis, this Louisiana native is perfectly adapted to our climate and actually loves our humidity. Those bright yellow blooms are absolutely stunning in April and May, and the sword-like foliage provides great texture year-round. Perfect for problem wet spots that other plants can't handle!
Name: Iris × louisiana 'Lemon Drop' (Lemon Drop Louisiana Iris)
Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; can reach 4 ft if unpruned; upright, clumping habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable
Water Needs: Moderate to high; tolerates wet conditions
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; remove spent flower stems
Detailed Description: This Lemon Drop Iris brings bright sunshine to your garden with gorgeous yellow flowers in spring! At 2 to 3 feet tall, it's perfect for wet areas, pond edges, or anywhere you have moisture. Here in Willis, this Louisiana native is perfectly adapted to our climate and actually loves our humidity. Those bright yellow blooms are absolutely stunning in April and May, and the sword-like foliage provides great texture year-round. Perfect for problem wet spots that other plants can't handle!