Re: Iris Article

 

Yes, though I've never personally seen domestica naturalized, they are perfectly hardy here. This map from BONAP shows those counties to be at the northern limit of the known naturalized range. When purposely planted they undoubtably survive somewhat further north. I assume the showy seeds are eaten and dispersed by birds, so it's a good idea to remove the spent stalks unless you need seed.



Sean Z
Zone 6a
SE Michigan



On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM, Mark A. Cook <b*@bellsouth.net> wrote:
 

Robert, Sean,
       Iris domestica, shown here under its ‘old’ name, appears to be naturalized in two counties in southern Michigan.  http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch   If the page does not come up right, type in Blackberry Lily as a common name and search.
 
Mark A. Cook
b*@bellsouth.net
Dunnellon, Florida. 
 
 


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