Iris Louisiana 'Acadian Miss' (Bare Root)

These irises thrive in shallow water. Plant them so the crown is just at or slightly below the water level, ideally in 1 to 3 inches of water, or in consistently moist soil along the pond edge.

A bare-root plant is shipped without soil around its roots. This method is highly effective for aquatic plants as it reduces weight and allows you to inspect the health of the rhizome before planting it directly into your pond media.

Yes, the 'Acadian Miss' is a perennial. It will go dormant in the winter and return in the spring, provided it is grown within its hardiness range of zones 5-11.

For the best flower production, place your iris in a location that receives full sun to light shade. While they can tolerate some shade, they bloom most prolifically with at least six hours of direct sunlight.

Pond plants often benefit from supplemental nutrients if your water is low in organic matter. Use an aquatic-safe fertilizer tablet pushed into the planting medium during the active growing season to encourage vigorous blooms.