Iris louisiana Professor Paul Central America The attractive and easy-to-grow southwest

The attractive and easy-to-grow southwest US native is found on well-drained limestone outcrops and slopes from Texas south to South America

Despite its more southerly upbringing

dark evergreen foliage form a compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump

Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer' is a dwarf variegated sport from the aforementioned cross

The supporting leaf petioles are green flecked with gold

Iris louisiana Professor Paul Central America The attractive and easy-to-grow southwestThis deer resistant, 1980 tetraploid Louisiana iris introduction forms a robust, 3' tall clump of vertical green leaves topped, starting in mid May, with large, 5", light lavender blue flowers a hummingbird treat. Iris 'Professor Paul' is equally happy planted in moist soils or 4" of standing water.