SPEC:Iris chrysographes
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- Subject: SPEC:Iris chrysographes
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- Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 09:11:51 -0400
From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>
>Thanks Sidney!
>
>Looks like I'll have to find a few starts of I.chrysographes to add to the
>collection.
Iris chrysographes is very easily grown from seed, which can be had from
SIGNA every year, or from Thompson & Morgan, who list it among their few
iris offerings. The plants only survive a few years here (probably too hot
in summer) but are worth keeping going from seed. Most commercially
available forms are nearly black (from the red-purple side) with striking
gold lines in the throat. Needs a steady supply of moisture and a good,
organic soil. Likes cooler climates and seems to be fully hardy at least
into Z5. A favorite parent for Sino-sibe and Cal-sibe hybrids.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>
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