Description
Iris 'Arabian Bayou' is a Louisiana iris, often sold as Iris louisiana 'Arabian Bayou'. It was registered by Albert Faggard in 1984. Early in the season it carries light cream-peach flowers with green style arms and a narrow gold crest, above upright, sword-shaped leaves.
Arabian Bayou at a glance
| Botanical name |
Iris 'Arabian Bayou' (Louisiana iris hybrid) |
| Common name |
Louisiana iris |
| Plant type |
Clump-forming iris |
| Height and spread |
About 86 cm tall (some nurseries say up to 1.2 m) |
| Flowers |
Light cream-peach with green style arms and a narrow gold crest, May to July |
| Position |
Full sun or part shade |
| Soil |
Moist to wet, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil |
| Pond depth |
0–10 cm of water over the soil |
| Hardiness |
Hardy; RHS H7 for Louisiana irises as a group |
| Native to |
Louisiana iris hybrid (not UK native) |
Where to plant 'Arabian Bayou'
- A pond shelf with up to 10 cm of water
- Wet ground beside a pond or stream
- Moist borders, if kept damp
How to plant and care for it
Plant in moist to wet, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Watch for slugs, snails, thrips and aphids.
Is it poisonous?
Yes. The RHS says Louisiana irises are harmful if eaten and harmful to pets, so wear gloves when handling it.
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.
