Re: Iris fieldtrip...

 

Correct, Pacific Coast Native Iris (botanically, species in the series Californicae) should only be transplanted when new white roots are starting to grow (ideally when they are 1 to 3 inches long) in the fall. If possible, I'd suggest visiting sites in the spring to identify the species in areas where you can get permission to collect some seeds later in the year. Limited seed collection has less impact on wild populations and seedlings may adapt to garden conditions better than wild-collected rhizomes.

Ken Walker
Concord, CA USA

On 12/3/2013 8:59 AM, Sean Zera wrote:
 
It's my understanding that those species don't transplant well at bloom time, though I don't speak from experience. I believe SPCNI does field trips, though presumably not to locations where plant collection would be permitted.

Has SIGNA done field trips in the past? I'd drive to the west coast to get the opportunity to see and photograph most of the species in a single trip. Or down south to see the louisianas.

Sean Z
Zone 6a
SE Michigan


On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:40 AM, <s*@connpoint.com> wrote:
 

I'm new to the group...and fairly new to iris collecting.  I've lived in Oregon all my life, so I'm familiar with the wild iris we have here.  I'd like to collect some of the North California wild iris.  Does anyone know SPECIFIC areas where collection is possible? I'm planning on May 1st approximate date. Thanks,


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