Iris louisiana 'Her Highness' - White Louisiana Iris, Pond Marginal Plant
Iris louisiana 'Her Highness' - White Louisiana Iris, Pond Marginal Plant
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Iris 'Her Highness' is a Louisiana iris, often sold as Iris louisiana 'Her Highness'. In June and July it carries snow-white flowers with a yellow or gold signal patch above upright, sword-shaped leaves. It was registered by William Levingston in 1957.
Her Highness at a glance
| Botanical name | Iris 'Her Highness' (Louisiana iris hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Common name | Louisiana iris |
| Plant type | Clump-forming iris |
| Height and spread | About 75–120 cm tall (sources differ), 30–100 cm wide |
| Flowers | White with a yellow-gold signal patch, June and July |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Constantly moist to wet, rich, acid to neutral soil |
| Pond depth | 0–15 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | Hardy, according to nurseries (no RHS H-rating published) |
| Native to | Louisiana iris hybrid (not UK native) |
Where to plant 'Her Highness'
- A pond shelf with up to 15 cm of water over the crown
- Bog gardens
- Damp borders with rich, acid to neutral soil
How to plant and care for it
Plant in constantly moist to wet soil or shallow water, in sun or part shade. Cut dead foliage back to just above the water in autumn.
Is it poisonous?
Yes. The rhizomes are harmful if eaten, so wear gloves when handling them.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 15cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 80 - 120cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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