Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Cestrum waxy leaves that are very

waxy leaves that are very wavy

nutritionally-rich soils grow the largest elephant ear plants

argentea is a superb specimen plant

As the leaf ages

The 20" wide clump is topped in early summer with 18" scapes of dark lavender flowers

Iris louisiana Red Velvet Elvis Cestrum waxy leaves that are veryHow can you resist a plant with such a wonderful name? Thanks to our friend Dr. Kevin Vaughn, of Oregon, for breeding this aptly named selection. Kevin's 1997 introduction was awarded the DeBallion Award in 2005, the highest honor for a Louisiana iris. Starting in early May, Iris 'Red Velvet Elvis', a hummingbird favorite, produces 3' tall spikes of large flowers made up of ruby falls and mauve standards (they aren't red unless you're color blind). As