Re: OT: Neomarica

Dennis,

I just purchased a Neomarica yesturday and planted it in an iris garden with full
sun.  Last night I was trying to read-up on walking iris in Brickell and Zuk.
They do not say much but do mention it needs partial shade.  I almost went
outside to lift and move it by moon light.  Do they really need part shade?

I was told the plant I acquired was propagated by a lady who lives only about 30
miles south of me yet Brickell and Zuk indicate that it may not be hardy here.
Does anyone know if it will be hardy in zone 8b?

At the nursery where I happened upon Neomarica they had one in a hanging basket.
It was 'walking' out of the basket and spilling out over the side.  Attractive
presentation.

Barbara,

I grew up in Corpus and know the LA's do quite nicely there.  At least they do
well if you keep them in a bog or well-irrigated.

Stephen Hopkins
South Carolina, USA
with Freddie Boy, Clyde Redmond, Jeri, Colorific, I.pseudacorus, I.virginica, and
dutch iris in bloom today



Barbara williams wrote:

> william b. cook wrote:
>
> > >
> > > Is that the same one you sent me?
> >
> > Dennis,
> >      Yes it is.  That plant has been blooming like crazy.  It likes being
> > outside.  This purple/white Neomarica is blooming more and for a longer
> > time than it did indoors in Kentucky.
> >
> > Mark A. Cook
> > billc@atlantic.net
> > Dunnellon, Florida.      USDA Zone 8/9       Sunset Zone 28/26
>
>  I live in zone 9A in Corpus Christi, TX.  I left all my irises in the yard
> of the home I sold in Fort Worth, TX, zone 7, as I heard iris would not live
> down here in Corpus.  I might be able to get the ones that bloom in Florida
> to bloom here.  Would you please list a few you have had success with in zone
> 9.  Thanks, Barbara
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