Re: Louisiana Iris
- Subject: Re: Louisiana Iris
- From: "* A* B* <r*@jove.acs.unt.edu>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 14:29:42 MST
It is usually recommemded that Louisiana iris be mulched. This would be
especially important in sandy soil in a dry climate.
I minimize the amount of extra water required by watering below the surface.
I punch holes in the bottom of 2 liter plastic coke bottles and bury them to
the shoulder between clumps or near an isolated clump. One filling per
day is enough to get LAs through our hottest, driest weather. I'm also
growing I. laevigata in the garden using this method eventhough standing
water is recommended.
Rodney, Hickory Creek (near Dallas) TX USA
Rbarton@jove.acs.unt.edu
