Re: Iris pseudacorus
I have a dwarf form of Iris pseudacous that is also sterile. In addition,
its small size makes it less of a threat to nearby plants. The large forms
can quickly form huge impenetrable clumps.
Ken Walker
Ken Walkup wrote:
>Dennis & all,
> I have seen local ponds just choked with pseudacorus (in central
>NY state). In the last year, both Horticulture mag & Fine Gardening had
>articles on invasive plants, and mentioned this plant. It's a thug, for
>sure. Still, I have two or three varieties of it planted in ordinary
>garden soil, where there is no danger of it escaping. Last year my clump
>of "Sun in Splendor" was a show stopper, very large with beautifully formed
>bright yellow flowers.
> For those who want to try pseudacorus but are worried about it
>taking over, try the hybrids "Chance Beauty" and "Roy Davidson". "Chance
>Beauty" is a hybrid with a JI and the flower has that shape, with yellow
>flowers & brown markings. It blooms for me late, around July 1, and will
>definitely be the center of attention when it flowers. "Roy" looks like a
>pretty ordinary pseudacorus; it's not 100% sterile but close to it.
> Ken
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