Re: Louisianna experience anyone?
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- Subject: Re: Louisianna experience anyone?
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 15:30:00 -0600 (MDT)
On Wed, 15 Apr 1998, Robert Dickow wrote:
> I was thinking about dedicating a spot in my garden to
> a clump of Louisianna irises. Right now the spot has a big group
> of False dragonheads (obedient plants) that I'm getting
> tired of. My question is, do Louisianna iris grow tall enough
> to be visible toward the back of a border? My spurias (orientalis
> I think...white) get about 5 feet tall, for cultural comparison.
> The louisiannas would be behind some daylilies (fulva) and a big
> clump of black eyed susans.
I can understand why you are getting rid of the obedient plant
because it can be invasive though easily kept in check with Roundup.
Seems to me the spot you have described would be perfect for
Louisianas, but since you are in Idaho, I do not know. Somebody in a
colder climate needs to tackle that part of your post.
>
In my bog, La's can bloom at a height of five feet but in the
regular beds, the average height is three to four feet.
> I have really admired some of the Louisianna hybrid photos
> I have seen, but I have never seen one in person. I have read
> that the Louisiannas grow into broad clumps, and that they tend
> to walk around a bit. Also, is there anything I need to know about
> these plants aside from lots of water?
>
Some people have the mistaken notion that Louisianas are shade
lovers. That is not the case. They need the same amount of sun as the
bearded and Siberians for optimum bloom.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
