Re: SPE - iris dichotoma

In a message dated 98-02-05 22:06:22 EST, you write:

<< 	Iris dichotoma or more properly Pardanthopsis dichotoma is hardy to 
 zone 4 if good drainage  exists.According to Jim Waddick's book " Iris 
 of China"  this irid grows as far north as Mongolia and Eastern Siberia
 	I grow it on thin soil over limestone with no additional water or 
 fertilizer. It blooms well every year.
 
 Jim Murrain >>


Does your dichotoma set seed.  If not what is your source?  Mine came from the
SIGNA list and before I found that I had looked for years.  

Do you start the plants indoors?  From collected seed?

I think I need to pay more attention to the pH.  I live in a naturally acid
soil area.

Claire Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
zone 4 - Berkshire area
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