{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-iris-louisiana-heather-stream-louisiana-iris-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Iris louisiana 'Heather Stream' - Louisiana Iris, Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris 'Heather Stream' is a Louisiana iris hybrid, bred by Richard Morgan and introduced in 1984. 'Iris louisiana' is a group name rather than a true species. Our plants carry lavender flowers with yellow and white markings in late spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e'Heather Stream' at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIris 'Heather Stream' (Louisiana iris hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLouisiana iris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump-forming iris; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 m tall in flower (registered at 107 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender with yellow and white markings; late spring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliably damp to wet, organic-rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–10 cm of water over the crown (figure for Louisiana irises in general)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy; not rated by the RHS (Louisiana irises are rated H4 to H7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden hybrid from the USA (not UK native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it grow in water?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Louisiana irises like reliably damp to wet soil and grow at pond margins. No depth has been published for 'Heather Stream' itself; 0–10 cm of water is the figure given for other Louisiana irises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in damp, organic-rich soil in full sun or part shade. Watch for slugs, snails, thrips and grey mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Irises are harmful if eaten by people or pets, so wear gloves when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-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 \u0026amp; Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lincolnshire Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368637878605,"sku":"MP054-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368637911373,"sku":"MP054-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":54324729512269,"sku":"MP054-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368637944141,"sku":"MP054-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324729577805,"sku":"MP054-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368637976909,"sku":"MP054-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":54324729643341,"sku":"MP054-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2x Pot \u0026 Compost","offer_id":54368638009677,"sku":"MP054-2xpot-2xcompost","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638042445,"sku":"MP054-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":54368638075213,"sku":"MP054-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638107981,"sku":"MP054-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":54368638140749,"sku":"MP054-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/IMG_2627-scaled.jpg?v=1784368879","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/lincolnshire-pond-plants-iris-louisiana-heather-stream-louisiana-iris-pond-marginal-plant","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}