Re: CULT: shaved rhizomes?
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: CULT: shaved rhizomes?
- From: I*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 02:28:07 -0600 (MDT)
In a message dated 97-08-15 22:16:29 EDT, you write:
>
>I feel a little stupid asking this, but how does one get irises with
>rhizomes with no roots to stand up? Do you shave off the leaves as
>well? Do you bury them? Do you make little crutches for them? I
>could easily stack rocks on them and sometimes do prop up fans with
>little gravel piles.
>
>
Linda.... actually, you're right! We stack rocks or bricks on them until
they're anchored. This also is a good remedy if your iris gets heaved during
the winter... keeps it in contact with the soil until things settle down.
Kathy Guest
E. Aurora, NY
