Re: Iris Chrysographes
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Iris Chrysographes
- From: c*@mhv.net (Kay Cangemi)
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 22:06:58 -0400
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>I wrote:
>
>>I was at a nursery closing sale yesterday and bought this iris, Iris
>>Chrysographes.
Ian Black wrote:
>It's hardy here, and I grew it in Scotland (mintemp -13C) no
>problem. However, it likes moist soil, and fades away (for me at least) if
>you try to grow it in a hot and dry location.
Thanks for the information. I have very heavy clay soil, and have had
trouble with plants that require good drainage. I killed several dianthus
until I realized that they had to be planted with a lot of sand and lime.
If it likes moisture, I may divide it next year and plant a clump with the
JIs in the swamp. Then at least I can see what it does under different
conditions.
BTW, I know it's hardy because the nursery over-winters their stock in
pots. Anything that can survive -30C (-20F) in a pot is hardy.
Kay Cangemi
Mid-Hudson Valley NY, USDA zone 5
Cangemi@mhv.net
