Perennials

Louisiana Irises enjoy full sun to partially shady conditions. These beardless hybrid irises have a full line of colorful members. They have a fine strap like foliage that remains evergreen in warmer climates. This group of iris is not fully frost hardy in colder climates but will withstand light to moderate frosts. Louisiana Irises are basically swamp or water plants but are very happy garden plants if kept well watered. Iris 'Sinfonietta' has flowers that are true blue with yellow signals. This Louisiana Iris blooms early to late summer. Plant height is 36 inches with good growth habit and good flowering. Developed by Raabe, R.* 1986.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-11
Habit or Plant Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirements: High to Medium

Gaura lindheimeri
Siskiyou Pink Whirling Butterflies

Gaura lindheimeri is native to the Mexico-USA border area, it forms a clump and reaches up to 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Whirling Butterflies has a very long flowering period (from mid spring to autumn). 'Siskiyou Pink' is an improved variety from Siskiyou Nursery with a deeper pink colored flower, white stamens, and more compact growth habit. The toothed leaves are red tinged on slender stems with a spoon-shape or lance shape. This plant likes a well-drained soil and full sun, though it will tolerate some shade and drought conditions due to its deep tap root. But wait it also tolerates humidity, wow! Will bloom from early summer to fall and grow to a height of 30-36" tall and should be spaced at 24" apart.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Plant Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Medium to Low