Iris 'Professor Neil'

Louisiana hybrid iris

Family	Iridaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Iris 'Professor Neil' (Louisiana hybrid iris) bears showy and greyish magenta blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses	Pond.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Iris 'Professor Neil' (Louisiana hybrid iris) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.