{Disarmed} Re: ADVISE NEEDED ASAP: PLANTING TIME IN THE ARIZONA SONORA DES...

<<In a message dated 8/22/2006 9:59:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, kmineo@pacbell.net writes:
1) How deep to plant the ryzomes.
2) How far apart?
3) how much water is needed and...
4) Time to water i.e. morning/evening
5) Any other information needed
 
Thank you ever so much. I want my first garden to be as glorious as the wonderful photos y'all share. 
I can't wait to have mine bloom so that I may send photos to everyone too..
Sincerely, Keith>>
For a permanent bed, you will probably want to plant about 2 feet apart in all directions, unless you use a matrix design.  With 3 or more rows this maximizes space. 
 
Much of what you need to know is dependent on where you live and what type of soil you have, so I hope someone near you (geographically) answers. 
 
For instance, I have well drained clay soil so I plant with the tops of the rhizomes showing.  My mother-in-law planted with the rhizome about 2 inches deep because her soil was sand. The plants could not anchor themselves if planted more shallow. 
 
The very best of luck.  You've worked hard to get to this point.  I believe you have the iris virus!  You will enjoy having these in your own garden.  Congratulations! 
 
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