Re: HYB: Re. Bee Pods
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- Subject: Re: HYB: Re. Bee Pods
- From: r* <t*@catskill.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 19:42:38 -0600 (MDT)
Michael Cook wrote:
>
> Ann,
> Here in Kentucky, there are several types of Bees, Wasps, and Flies
> all of which can pollinate an Iris. Bee pods are fairly common here in
> most years. However, during the last two bloom seasons, there were few
> pods because either the nearly constant rain washed off the pollen or it
> was too cold for the insects to fly. Bee pods are most common (here) on
> Iris pseudacorus and Louisiana Irises, but are found on all types. Again,
> this may be partly the result of the weather.
>
> Mark A. Cook
> macook@iglou.com
> Lexington, KY
What is a bee pod and how do you know you have one? Is it painful?
Rima terra@catskill.net
upstate ny zone 4
