Nikki Krieg
Copper Iris
My heart stands still when I encounter a stand of Louisiana Iris, and Copper Irises are the most precious to me. I see these beauties often on country drives through Pointe Coupée Parish in wet pastures, along shallow bayous, in roadside ditches, complimenting old Acadian farm houses and endless pecan groves. Irises are so very easy to grow, but I find them underused as a landscaping plant. When they are not flowering, they add lovely texture to any garden design and act as a nice ground cover. No rain garden is complete without them!
