Iris louisiana 'Arabian Bayou' - Cream Louisiana Iris, Pond Marginal P

Iris 'Arabian Bayou' is a Louisiana iris, often sold as Iris louisiana 'Arabian Bayou'. It was registered by Albert Faggard in 1984. Early in the season it carries light cream-peach flowers with green style arms and a narrow gold crest, above upright, sword-shaped leaves.

Arabian Bayou at a glance

Botanical name	Iris 'Arabian Bayou' (Louisiana iris hybrid)
Common name	Louisiana iris
Plant type	Clump-forming iris
Height and spread	About 86 cm tall (some nurseries say up to 1.2 m)
Flowers	Light cream-peach with green style arms and a narrow gold crest, May to July
Position	Full sun or part shade
Soil	Moist to wet, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil
Pond depth	0–10 cm of water over the soil
Hardiness	Hardy; RHS H7 for Louisiana irises as a group
Native to	Louisiana iris hybrid (not UK native)

Where to plant 'Arabian Bayou'

A pond shelf with up to 10 cm of water
Wet ground beside a pond or stream
Moist borders, if kept damp

How to plant and care for it

Plant in moist to wet, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Watch for slugs, snails, thrips and aphids.

Is it poisonous?

Yes. The RHS says Louisiana irises are harmful if eaten and harmful to pets, so wear gloves when handling it.

Which size should I buy?

Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.