March 26, 2025 New Orleans, La.

The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative has released its 2025 Louisiana Iris Bloom Season Ranking and Map, detailing where to find native irises blooming. The Louisiana Iris Viewing Locations 2025 map and ranking can be found by clicking HERE.

Or, here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1-1diSiMlrpN1fD_1Bx14paN9FDINb-Q&ll=30.357800028672116%2C-91.2461002932415&z=8

You can zoom in on the map to find the exact location of each site.

You can click on each location’s icon and you will be taken to a page of that site with details on the location and photos.

It’s important to remember that while native Louisiana irises bloom in many areas—including some that are difficult to access or located on private property—LICI’s goal is to direct the public to safe, easily accessible sites. These locations offer the chance to enjoy this treasured native plant in bloom, including the state wildflower, I. giganticaerulea.

As of March 26, 2025, only a few sites have begun to show blooms, but the pace is expected to increase next week and continue for about three weeks. A map of bloom locations has now been released to help visitors plan their trips.

Blooming times vary from site to site, and generally, the further south the location, the earlier the irises will open. Each site’s bloom typically lasts only two to three weeks, with the most dramatic displays appearing during the peak in the middle of that period.

Regular updates on bloom progress at many of the sites can be found on the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative’s Facebook page.