Re: Re: HYB: long chill requirements?

 

Both times I have tried to grow aphylla it was in silty clay soil here in Indianapolis, two different locations.  They never bloomed and evenytually disappeared, not from rot but never grew enough each year to survive.  They looked like they were in a dormant stage most of the growing season.  One was I. aphylla 'Ostry White' the other was 'Blueberry Philly' which is half 'Ostry White' .  Currently growing Baumunk's 2014 Intro 'Wine Dark Sea' which is (I. reichenbachii X I. aphylla), so we'll see.

Paul



-----Original Message-----
From: "'aclyburn17@frontier.com' aclyburn17@frontier.com [iris-species]"
Sent: Jan 20, 2015 10:59 AM
To: "iris-species@yahoogroups.com"
Subject: [iris-species] Re: HYB: long chill requirements?

 

Hello Everyone!
Can anyone tell me what sort of soil the Aphylla like and if they will grow in Indiana?

(I have clay soil but can amend the heck out of it or dig a pit and refill it with lighter soil if need be.)

Also:
I read with interest what Mr. Chapman said about Aphylla being used in breeding TB's.
What other species were used like this?
Thanks,
Anita Clyburn
Terre Haute, Indiana
I joined SIGNA in December.



 



















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