Re: Iris missouriensis
- Subject: Re: Iris missouriensis
- From: R* P* <r*@embarqmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:40:00 -0400 (EDT)
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I doubt that Iris missouriensis can be too moist except in standing stagnant water. Years ago Phoebe Copley grew it in St Louis and it bloomed reliably every spring. Her secret was simple. It was planted near a leaky water faucet that dripped continually. Every spot I have seen it growing wild in Colorado has had running water around the roots. Some of the locations appear dry at the soil surface but if you dig down you hit flowing water.
On Jun 9, 2009, at 8:59 AM, Christy Hensler wrote: They also seem to prefer slightly poorer soil and less humidity than any of the other iris groups except arils. Hey Christy, great info, maybe I'll try missouriensis again.
It has proven very difficult to keep alive much less bloom in
Missouri. I have probably been keeping them too moist. Oh,
great pics, loved the striped ones.
Jim Murrain
8871 NW Brostrom Rd
Kansas City, MO 64152-2711
USA
Zone 5b
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