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,
      That map gives a better idea as to where they naturalized.  If I recall correctly on other information I have seen, nowhere are they problematic in the wild.  Here is a link to some information about Iris domestica down here  http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/giam/plants_and_grasses/flowering_plants/blackberry_lily.html      There are additional links on this website, including one to SIGNA.  The website is part of the University of Florida.  They are suggesting Iris domestica as a good plant all the way down to Miami.  
 
Mark A. Cook
b*@bellsouth.net
Dunnellon, Florida. 

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