Re: Re: Iris attica (was more questions from the newbie)



Robt R Pries <rpries@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Using Iris attica for hot climates is an interesting idea, but the attica clones that have been tested are diploid and would likely be sterile when crossed to tetraploids or amphidiploids.

I understand that this didn't stop iris breeders a couple of generations ago, when the first tetraploids were discovered. 
Granted a lot of work went into overcoming the sterility problem.  But we have better ways now.  And more imporant, we know what the problem is and how to overcome it.
The real test is whether or not I. attica has enough going for it to make it worth the trouble.
I have no opinion of that.  Iris already do quite well where I live.
Walter

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