Re: Versicolor or virginica was Spuria?

 

I would be interested in any collected seed from virginica's northern range because I am only able to grow Iris versicolor  from seed to here in the northern tier of the White Mts. I am sure I have tried virginica years ago - I have tried a lot of seed and pretty much rely on my own now. 

I am in a solid Zone 3a with reliable snow cover for 6 months of the year and lots and lots of rain during our short growing season. 

Ellen Gallagher, New Hampshire 

From: Sean A. Zera <zera@umich.edu>
To: iris-species@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, June 20, 2010 11:04:45 AM
Subject: Re: [iris-species] Versicolor or virginica was Spuria?

 

I'll have to make an effort to collect seed from the northern edge of
virginica's range for the seed exchange, if I can find them among the
versicolors. Considering the species is native from Lake Superior to
Florida, I imagine there's a lot of variation in hardiness. Assuming
that Flora of North America range map I linked to is correct, there
are populations of virginica native to USDA Zone 3a (-40Â) in Wisconsin.

Sean Z
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Zone 5b

Quoting Christy Hensler <hensler@povn.com>:

> For what it's worth, this versicolor opened yesterday in our zone 4b
> garden. I've tried Virginica many times and it simply isn't hardy
> enough for this area.
>
> Christy
>
> ?
> My friend sent a picture of the iris they have growing in their
> bush. It looks like I versicolor to me, although it's not a great
> photo.
>

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