Re: After Irises, what then?
- Subject: Re: After Irises, what then?
- From: r*
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 20:07:34 -0000
Hi Tom,
I can certainly understand your reluctance to have other plants
besides Iris. I have a few suggestions that might work. The
chickens are a tough hurdle, but some plants are easy enough to
propigate that shear numbers might help you out.
One idea is a Malva named Zembrina. It is fairly tall, sometimes up
to three feet, but generally around 24". It is heat and drought
tolerant. It flowers one a stalk, and is related to Hollyhocks. I
have grown it in both full sun and a good amount of shade. It is an
annual, but it reseeds itself quite happily. The flowers are a light
purple with streaks of dark from the centers. I did pick some seeds
oof my plants this fall ir you'd like to try it.
Another choice for later bloom is Echinicea. This is a daisy type
flower with pink petals. The Magnus variety has a deeper purple
coloration. This plant is a perennial, but also spreads quickly.
Rabbits do like it, but it is a sturdy plant, and usually survives
being eaten to the ground. It will tolerate the heat well.
I also have been very happy with the dwarf blue Delphiniums. The are
about 12" to 18" tall and bloom several times over the summer. The
come in a true genetian blue, and do not require stalking. They do
well through the heat of summer here.
Hope that helps. (Personally, I agree with you, extending your
season with rebloomers is a great way to go!)
Robin
Zone 4b Nebraska
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