Re: SPEC: Spurias in Idaho, Virginia and NY
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- Subject: Re: SPEC: Spurias in Idaho, Virginia and NY
- From: H* <H*@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 10:56:05 -0600 (MDT)
Ian said:
<< With regard to Anner's problem with I. spuria notha, I can not think of
an explanation. The climate of Southern England, where it grows well,
is very similar to that of Virginia except for your hot and humid
summers. I would try again from seed! I have a so-called I. spuria
musulmanica which took a long time to establish. >>
Thanks, Ian. I appreciate it. It has been a disappointment, as you can
imagine.I think it must be either the summers, which are pretty ghastly, or
possibly the soil. Southern England is chalky as I recall and I'm acid, even
in the pots, if I don't lime pretty heavily. The plant is said to be native to
the Caucasus, and Transcaucasus, and Kashmir, but I don't have a clear picture
of what this actually involves, climate-wise, other than it is nicer than
Benares.
And thanks also Sara for the tip to speak with Mr. Niswonger. I had thought
I'd refrain from bothering him while he was still President, and bug him
later!
Anner Whitehead, Richmond,VA Zone 7
Henry Hall Henryanner@aol.com
