CULT: elongated rhizomes
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- Subject: CULT: elongated rhizomes
- From: J* a* C* W*
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:07:59 -0600
From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" <jcwalters@bridgernet.com>
> From: Chris Darlington
>
> Just a quick question: I noticed that all of the unknown rhizomes that
> were given to me by a friend last year from an unwanted patch were
> fairly long and thin , some as least six inches long ! They look some
> what like a pogo and are dark brown in color . Can one draw any
> conclusions as to a vague possible identy or classification just by
> observing the characteristics of a rhizome? These iris have apparently
> not bloomed in years.
Chris,
What you describe is the typical growth pattern of bearded iris rhizomes
that because of overcrowding or excess shade or whatever have grown for a
number of years without blooming. The rhizomes just keep extending
themselves to greater and greater lengths, like Pinocchio's nose. No lie!
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
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