7 Common Louisiana Swamp Flowers

Louisiana has tons of swamps and fresh water, so it’s home to many lovely plants and flowers. The next time you go out, keep an eye out for one of these!

Botanical Name: Iris spp

The Louisiana iris is native to the Southeastern U.S., including Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, and Mississippi. It grows flowers in wide range of colors, including red, pink, yellow, white, and blue.

Botanical Name: Asclepias incarnata

Swamp milkweed is a best choice for butterfly gardens because it produces delicate, umbellate clusters of flowers in soft mauve, pink, and reddish-violet shades, each crowned with nectar cups essential for pollination.

Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis

The cardinal flower is a herbaceous plant native to the Southeastern U.S. It is famous for its beautiful red blooms, which attract hummingbirds—its primary pollinators. You can find it in wet places like streambanks and swamps.

Botanical Name: Lemnoideae

Duckweed is a small species within the Lemnaceae family. It is often found growing in slow-moving waters throughout Louisiana. Due to its strange appearance, people misunderstood it as an algae, but it is not! It occasionally produces tiny flowers.

Botanical Name: Eichhornia crassipes

Water Hyacinths are free-floating plants with violet flowers and glossy green leaves. They are considered an invasive species in Louisiana because they form dense mats and clog waterways, but they’re really pretty!

Botanical Name: Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed is a perennial with attractive bright blue flower spikes and heart-shaped leaves. This is a native plant that grows in lakes, ponds, swamps, and slow-moving streams. It also provides food and shelter for fish, frogs, and turtles.

Botanical Name: Rosa palustris

Swamp Roses are native to wet