Re: Cult: Species: A modest proposal
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- Subject: Re: Cult: Species: A modest proposal
- From: "* A* E* <t*@sunstroke.sdsu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 16:04:35 -0600 (MDT)
In my case, little in the way of iris or irids would grow without soil
modification. Sisyrinchium bellum has managed to reinvade our yard (after
housing construction), but that is the only native that can make it without
some assistance. We do enjoy their pretty blue flowers and are careful to
leave as many clumps as possible when cleaning out weeds.
Lucinda
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>Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 13:45:45 -0400
>
>Every time I see this discussion of soil types and culture problems, I
>wonder at our tenacity. All this work to modify soils, providing
>drainage, raising beds, etc. shows to what lengths we will go to grow
>this flower. Just imagine the joy from growing an iris that adapts well
>to your conditions--without having to do all that backbreaking work.
>
>So, how about giving the species (especially the natives), as well as
>the Siberians, Japanese, Louisianas a try? When you have selected the
>right plant for your garden, it requires much less maintenance.
>
>R. Dennis Hager
>on Delmarva
>Zone 7
>Very dry--this year.
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Lucinda Ebert tebert@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
Poway CA Sunset zone 21/22 usual winter lows 36 F - 23 F
summer highs 80 F - 105 F
