Re: I. virginica

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Robert,

     Iris virginica is native to parts of Florida.  Check out this map:  http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3428   Note the large almost triangle shaped county in the south center of the state that is shaded green, showing that Iris virginica is present there.  Look north and notice a large landlocked county.  Putting the cursor over it will show it is Marion.  To the west are Citrus and Levy Counties, both green, showing Iris virginica is there, but not âvoucheredâ as being in Marion. 

     I live in Marion County in a spot that if I go north or west, I go into Levy County.  South puts me in Citrus.  The land here is high for Florida standards, and I have to grow my Iris virginica in tubs.  The part of Marion County in that part that juts to the west above Citrus County becomes low and boggy there.  I have been that way and seen Irises growing wild, but am not sure what type they are.  One time, I started to investigate, but saw 15 feet worth of âI am changing my mindâ laying there basking...

 

Mark A. Cook

b*@bellsouth.net

Dunnellon, Florida.