Louisiana Iris 'Professor Neil': Academic Excellence in the Bog

Bringing scholarly distinction to the water garden, 'Professor Neil' is a Louisiana Iris cultivar that earns high marks for garden merit. Hybridized by Mertzweiller and introduced in 1990, this variety teaches a master class in beauty.

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Botanical Record

'Professor Neil' reaches 24-36 inches in height. Louisiana irises are known for their wide color range and this cultivar likely displays a sophisticated combination—perhaps a complex blend, distinct veining, or unusual color break—that sets it apart. The flowers are large, beardless, and typically ruffled.

Culture: wet, acidic soil, full sun to part shade. Rich organic soil. Plant rhizomes 1-2 inches deep. Heavy spring fertilization. Divide every 3-4 years in late summer. 'Professor Neil' demonstrates that academic rigor and garden beauty make excellent partners.