Re: Irises in the Southeast

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>According to the AIS Encyclopedia, I. albicans is "of very limited
>fertility", and has a chromosome count of 2n=44, versus 48 or 24 for
>tall bearded hybrids. Although there are some known hybrids with
>albicans, I'm guessing they're sterile.

Sean,
That explains a lot, but maybe one of the Iris albicans hybrids may
have viable pollen? I have never heard of the purple form and if anyone
has it, I would love to see a picture.

Mark A. Cook
b*@bellsouth.net
Dunnellon, Florida.