Re: Introduction
- Subject: Re: Introduction
- From: "* K* H* <H*@zool.umd.edu>
- Date: Sat, 17 Feb 96 08:40:27 MST
> From: CEMahan@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Introduction
> Charlie, you did not tell us where you garden. Iris pseudacorus (yellow
> flag) will thrive in water conditions everywhere. Iris laevigata also is a
> good water iris. If your area is not too cold in winter, the Hexagonae
> species and modern hybrid Louisiana iris cultivars are wonderful for the edge
> of a pond or in swampy conditions. Clarence Mahan
>
Also, check out I. versicolor and I. virginica (natives) - similar tall blue
irises (versicolor is better suited to northern climates, virginica
to southern).
As for I. pseudacorus (non-native), please be careful about where
you plant it. Created or self-contained water gardens are not a
worry, but the plant can be very invasive, so you might be cautious
about planting it along a flowing stream or natural pond with an eit
flow. There is no doubt that it is a beautiful plant worthy of a
place in your garden, it just requires a little more vigilance!
Good luck in your search.
Dustin Howarth
Zone 6b, Ashland (central) VA,
Natives, siberians, louisianas, ensatas, and a pitiful collection of
TBIs
Dustin Howarth
