Yes, Rajah try it!
My .02 tips for what it's worth
Use a deep light colored plastic pot. Your strong Houston sun will cause the clay pots to dry out too quickly. Light color for the same reason.
Find a shady spot outside or keep it cool inside by a window after blooms fade for fake NE temps.
I love irises!!!! The small cobalt blue are my favs. Recently on local TV they showed a NJ garden with fields of irises. Just lovely.
BTW, how's your jade/money plant holding up?