Iris x Louisiana 'Colorific,' sold under the name "Red Velvet," is a hardy marginal pond plant with graceful, narrow foliage and striking red/purple and white spring blooms. Skill Level Easy Light High (full sun to part sun) Humidity N/A — grown in standing water/wet soil, typically outdoors Soil / Substrate Wet marginal soil or aquatic planting pots Type Marginal (Hardy Pond) Max Height Up to 36" — wet roots, dry leaves Placement Pond edge / marginal shelf Origin Louisiana and southeastern US wetlands Other Hardy in USDA zones 4-10. Red/purple and white spring blooms; green foliage. Care & Planting: Plant in wet marginal soil or an aquatic planting pot with the crown at or just below the waterline — keep roots consistently wet, but foliage should stay above the water.Note: title corrected from the generic "Assorted Iris Marginal Plants" — this listing's variant and content are specific to the 'Colorific' (Red Velvet) cultivar, not a mixed assortment.