Re: Companions for iris?
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- Subject: Re: Companions for iris?
- From: "* O* <s*@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 21:42:57 PDT
From: "Sterling Okase" <sterling_o@hotmail.com>
>From: Miriam Dyak <mdyak@life-energy.net>
>
>This is my first time on this list and I'm hoping to get some advice
about what
>to plant with bearded iris for bloom before and after the iris flower.
I really want >to know what will work well for ongoing color in the
garden, not just while the iris >are blooming.
I too have the same problem as you. I love seeing color all year but
have difficulty accomplishing that with limited knowledge (and planting
space) of blooming times for plants other than iris. So far, I have
added Daylilies, Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Dahlias, Roses,
Alstromerias and Asters. These have worked well for me and are easy to
find in most nurseries. Also, if you can find it, I. unguicularis is fun
to have for the dead of winter. There are several color forms available
but difficult to find in catalogs and virtually not available in any of
the nurseries around here.
> I also don't want to compete with the iris' need for space or growing
conditions, >since my number one main love is iris and everything else
comes second.
NATCH!
> I'm in Seattle so conditions are pretty optimal for flowers in
general, and I know >I have a good spot for iris. The few I have are
thriving and I'm expanding the
>bed this fall with room enough for about 15 new iris and... what? Any
ideas out >there?
> Thank you so much. Miriam
OOOOOHHH!!! You have room? The King County Iris Society is having their
fall sale in September. We have a great selection of bearded and
beardless irises at great prices. You should definitely come see what we
will be offering. With any luck we may have unguicularis for you. Also,
it would be fun to have you as a member of our club. We meet first
monday of each month at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the UW
campus. Our meetings usually consist of special speakers (with slides,
of course), door prizes (usually irises , of course) and SNACKS!!!!!
Iris Maniac,
Sterling (not Innerst)
Seattle, WA. Zone 8
AIS, KCIS, HIPS and MIS
sterling_o@hotmail.com
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