Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Adiantum open shade to several hours
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open shade to several hours of full sun
Where has this incredible aspidistra been all my life
The growth habit is similar to the species
From the remote mountains of New Guinea
Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Adiantum open shade to several hoursHow 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