I think they're really beautiful, and I haven't seen them offered at nurseries around here, so I figure I'd have to order them and didn't want to waste my money if they aren't hardy enough.

Any recommendations for where to obtain them? (does anywhere locally have them available, even in limited varieties?) Preferred web sites for ordering?

Also, how dry a soil will they take? Most of my boggy areas are in the shade, but do tend to dry somewhat in the summer. I have one partly sunny bed that tends to hold some moisture, it's too wet for bearded iris but ok for siberian. Would they grow there?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

There are several places online that sell them but they are not cheap. I wanted the species Iris Fulva and not many places carry that one. The La. Irises grow best in wet/boggy conditions and at least part sun and are supposed to be hardy at least to zone 6. Full sun is just a tad too intense for them. I have mine about a foot away from the wettest part of my yard mainly due to winter freeze. They will get plenty of moisture but it drains a little better in that area. This will be the first winter mine have been in the ground so it will be a test. Right now that area is almost waterlogged b/c of all the rain we have had but they seem to be doing fine.

Iris City Gardens. in Nashville sells La. Irises and so does Fairweather Gardens in New Jersey. I will have to check my resources as I know there are other dependable retailers.

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