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Iris 'Red Velvet Elvis'

CATEGORY  Iris

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Name Says It All
  • Easter Blooms
  • Velvety Red Flower
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HEIGHT:

2-3 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

6-10

PURPOSE:

· Erosion Control
· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Pond
· Mass Plantings
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Mixed Combos
· Commercial Landscapes
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Award Winning

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Summer
· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· Yellow
· Red

Iris 'Red Velvet Elvis' is a phenomenal red flowering Louisiana Iris. It truly is a hunk of burning love. 'Red Velvet Elvis' was selected as the winner of The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal in 2007. The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal is the highest award for an iris bestowed by the Society for Louisiana Irises.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Erosion Control
· Aesthetics/Decor

APPLICATIONS:

· Patio & Garden
· Pond
· Mass Plantings
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant
· Mixed Combos
· Commercial Landscapes
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Easy to Grow
· Cold Hardy
· Award Winning

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Summer
· Spring

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· Yellow
· Red

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 8-10 weeks
6" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
8" Crop Time: 18-24 weeks
pH: 6.0 - 6.5
EC: 1.5 - 2.5