Iris louisiana Joie de Vivre Syneilesis drought-tolerant American Southeast native soapwort

drought-tolerant American Southeast native soapwort

the slowly stoloniferous clumps are adorned in early spring with the largest flowers in the genus Asarum (up to 4" across)

but not constantly wet soils and bright sun are the keys to pitcher plant success

a nice complement to the leaves

Iris louisiana Joie de Vivre Syneilesis drought-tolerant American Southeast native soapwort(Pryor 97) Iris 'Joie de Vivre' is a Louisiana iris introduction from Heather and Bernard Pryor of Australia, who obviously have a great appreciation for our US native iris. For inquiring minds, 'Joie de Vivre' translates into "enjoyment of life." The flowers that top the clumps in late April through early May are a ruffled, reddish lavender brown highlighted by a yellow central blotch. I'll bet that's not a color you've seen very often unless you