Re: Questions on Siberians and Japanese Irises.
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- Subject: Re: Questions on Siberians and Japanese Irises.
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 18:29:07 -0700 (MST)
william b. cook wrote:
>
> My questions are:
> 1. Are the plants dead?
> 2. Should I cut back the dead leaves and then feed them with Miracid?
> 3. Should I cut back the dead leaves (has to be done anyway) and wait and
> see what happens?
> I know that there is significant chance that these Irises will not
> last here anyway.
>
Mark, Your iris seem in the same condition as mine. No, I doubt they
are dead, but dormant. My Sibs and Japs go dormant each winter and the
foliage(I got it right!) turns brown. I cut it back to the ground once
it is all brown (in the fall). You should soon see new green growth
starting. Some of my Sibs are beginning to grow. I would not fertilize
until you see new growth.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
