Re: Iris dichotoma longevity

 

I've had a pot of I. dichotoma for at least that long. It's behavior is much the same here on the border of zones 7 and 8.

Rodney



From: Kenneth Walker <kenww@astound.net>
To: iris-species <iris-species@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 11:52 PM
Subject: [iris-species] Iris dichotoma longevity

 
I've heard that Iris dichotoma has a reputation for being short-lived.
However a plant I grew from 1998 seed is still alive. It blooms in
August, sets seed, then dies back. However, I've noticed new growth at
the base after the die-back. I'm wondering if the fact that I live in
zone 9 gives it the time it needs to prepare for winter. The new growth
does not get very big before it goes dormant. Does anyone know about this?

Ken



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