I have Spuria Iris behind my pond. I do have pics and I do have plants! I can share with you if you like. I am posting a link to my gallery for you. Along the lattice fence behind the ponds is the Iris. Pic #DSCF0018 and DSCF0006 is the flower. Sorry I cannot just do the pics you want but I have yet to figure out how to separate them. Enjoy the show and LMK. I am planning on digging them to relocate in a sunnier place.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gaylas yard/plant Gallery

Thanks, Gayla. I tried to look at your gallery before but it wouldn't load. This time it did!
I am so envious of your Golden Chain Tree and your Peonies. Those are two of my favorite plants, and we cannot grow them here.

The foliage of the Spuria Irises looks really vigorous and green. Is it like that all year? I'm thinking of planting a really tall variety in front of my little plunge pool, to blend it into the landscape. Now it just kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. I would plant a clump at each corner, coming around the front, with about four feet open near the middle, so I could have a view of the pond as I sit in my little pool (the pond is not in the photo). What do you think? Is the foliage green enough year round for this spot?

Here it is not green all year. We freeze down to -30*. Guess if I were you I would do some research on them for your area! I can send you some if you decide you want some. LMK

It turns out they will not work- they turn brown in the summer here. That's when I want the green spiky foliage- in the summer. I guess I'll go with cattails.
Renee
Thanks.

They grow wild here by the millions! LOL We are surrounded by Swamps full of them. Good luck! they are an invasive. FYI!!!

They won't invade here, don't worry. No water. I'd be lucky to keep them alive.

Renee

OK! LOL Good luck!!!

You might consider the iris pseudacoris hybrid - Roy Davidson, it holds it's foliage nicely and looks good next to water, but only requires normal watering.

Chad

Louisana iris is evergreen for me and the flowers are beautiful.I will be dividing Kay Nelson this spring, if you would like some. Susan

Thanks, Susan!
That's really kind of you. I was given some lovely Louisiana irises last year by my friend Judith, so I don't need any more. Thank you so much for the offer, though. I think I will leave this area alone for a while, since the rest of the yard is in dire need of attention this year.
Renee