Re: Spring sprang sprung -> Iris

Cathy, I was always under the impression that Louisianas were somewhat
tender.  The only book I have with me, Botanica, says Zones 7 to 10, though
this book has been a bit off on hardiness listings.  Still, I wouldn't have
expected a Louisiana to do better than Z6.  So if you still have half in
Zone 5, I'd say you're doing well.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy Carpenter" <cathy.c@insightbb.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Spring sprang sprung -> Iris


> I planted Louisianas in the fall and have lost half, even though I
> potted them and grew them on after I got them to establish root systems
> before putting them in the ground. Perhaps they had not been able to
> establish themselves before winter set in? In my case it might have
> been that, or the rhizomes were not planted deep enough and were heaved
> up during the winter and frozen.
> Cathyh
> On Monday, April 4, 2005, at 09:59 PM, Kitty wrote:
>
> > Both times I planted in fall - nothing in spring.  First was from
> > Russell
> > Stafford, the next time from Van Engelen.  Both listed it as hardy to
> > Z5.  I
> > don't think it could be rodents, I never lose bulbs to them.
> > Do you grow any Junos, Jim?
> > Kitty
> > neIN, Z5
>
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