Botanical Name
Iris brevicaulis
Common Name
Zigzag Iris
Wetland Status
OBL
The smallest of the Louisiana Irises, flowers (showy blue, white or lavender) are borne on low-growing, sprawling stems which typically zig-zag to a height of no more than 5". They like a lot of moisture but do not like standing water. Grow in average, medium wet to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.