Re: SPEC: CULT: Setosa parameter
Kenneth Walker wrote:
> I live in zone 9 and at least some varieties of Iris setosa
> do very well for me if I keep them damp enough. This is
> rather surprising to me as I believe I am far south of
> their natural range.
>
> Ken Walker
> Concord, CA
It's surprising to me as well. It attests to a certain flexibility inherent
in its gene pool. It seems to be a natural phenomenon inherent in many iris
and plants in general, that of adapting to conditions beyond its range. I
would have certainly put your location beyond its range. Where did you get
your plants?
I know I'm probably gathering erroneous information from trying to relate
some of these variations to heat days, as I don't feel it is completely
valid, but I looked up Concord on the AHS map and noticed it stays somewhat
cool (for your area) during the summer, whereas Mark Cook in Florida with a
cooler winter zone can't grow setosas, and has some torrid (at least it
sounds that way :-) summer heat. Thank you for the input - it's quite
interesting to see (I'm charting these responses).
Kathy Haggstrom
Anch, AK/zone 3
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