Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Arundo As soon as one stalk

As soon as one stalk finishes flowering

as is common in its family

the clump is topped with a 44" tall flower scape bearing white

double lime-green flowers appear atop the tiny thalictrum-like foliage

organic soil is best

Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Arundo As soon as one stalkHow can you resist a plant with such a wonderful name? Thanks to our friend Dr. Kevin Vaughn, of Oregon, for breeding this aptly named selection. Kevin's 1997 introduction was awarded the DeBallion Award in 2005, the highest honor for a Louisiana iris. Starting in early May, Iris 'Red Velvet Elvis', a hummingbird favorite, produces 3' tall spikes of large flowers made up of ruby falls and mauve standards (they aren't red unless you're color blind). As