Re: Bulbous Iris

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Bulbous Irises should be in the ground. It may be too late. Are you saying you are storing bulbs or seed. If seed they can still be planted. If bulbs they should not be out of the ground for more than six monthes. Most all bulbous Iris are hardy at least to zone 6 and most to zone 3. If they are not in the ground early in winter they often will not form adequate roots for their spring growth. Dutch Irises are sometimes sold in spring and they have been specially stored. They may not die but spring planting of bulbous Iris is usually pretty hard on the bulb if not terminal.

alhbee@aol.com wrote:

I have several bulbous species from Signa 2003 seed. Currently the plants are in troughs in the garage. Between Christmas decorations, promix bags and troughs I teeter thru the garage. Can I take them up and store as I store glads? Seems logical, but logic escapes me these days.

 

 

Al Bullock

Z7 NoVa.