Almost Everywhere in the Garden I grow most of my Louisiana irises with annuals and other perennials in regular flower beds, along borders, and in with my vegetables. I have a very informal garden that is often compared to English cottage gardens. Create a memorable composition with Western spider lilies and a splash of 'Colorific' Louisiana irises. In the background, bursts of Penstemon break through thickets of swordlike iris foliage. Most bloom about the same time as the Louisiana irises.
Daylilies are especially desirable since their bloom begins just as the irises finish.
Louisiana irises command attention even in an informal setting. White Shasta daisies and pink phlox help create a bright backdrop.