RE: Lapeirousia oregana

 

Morning Jim and all.
 
I was only testing the Anomatheca seeds for viability, so I soaked them in a cup of water, alongside the iris seeds I was also soaking.  The Anomatheca seeds sprouted in about a week, but I left them for another week.  By then, each had a little sprout, so I potted the dozen or so in a 4" pot.  Now, a few days later, the most of the sprouts have poked through the soil.  It was good practice for planting my future iris seedlings that are in buritto's in my plant fridge.
 
El, Ste Anne, Manitoba, Canada Z3
 

To: iris-species@yahoogroups.com
From: jmurrain@kc.rr.com
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:56:23 -0600
Subject: Re: [iris-species] Lapeirousia oregana

 

On Jan 18, 2011, at 2:38 AM, JamieV. wrote:

I tried seed from last years SIGNA list, but didn't get any germination.  Are there any secrets involved!  How cold can this species get?

It's from the winter rainfall area of SA and probably can't take any frost. I was lucky and was given a couple small corms so have not tried it from seed yet. There have been so many flowers it may be a good house plant in cold areas. At least it does not take up much room. This is the first year for me to grow any Lapeirousia. Needs an easy 'common' name.


Jim Murrain
8871 NW Brostrom Rd
Kansas City, MO 64152-2711
USA
Zone 5b





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