Iris louisiana Geisha Eyes Silver/Grey Foliage Plants green leaves are deliciously fragrant

green leaves are deliciously fragrant

and growth slows dramatically in dense shade

The distinctive triangular-shaped fronds of Phegopteris hexagonoptera are held atop 18" tall

This amorphophallus cousin from the Mediterranean is equally as bizarre but much more winter hardy

deer-resistant grass that will knock your horticultural socks off

Iris louisiana Geisha Eyes Silver/Grey Foliage Plants green leaves are deliciously fragrantIris x louisiana 'Geisha Eyes' is a favorite Louisiana iris selection with 30" tall flowering stalks in early May, topped with a parade of large, blue lavender, 6 fall flowers, each highlighted with a dramatic reticulated yellow eye. Now, I can't personally attest that the flower actually resembles a geisha's eyes, since I've never indulged (that I'll admit to), but, regardless, this is one dolled up iris flower. As is the case with all Louisiana