Re: Iris Compatible Plants
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- Subject: Re: Iris Compatible Plants
- From: r* <t*@catskill.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:32:19 -0700 (MST)
william b. cook wrote:
> Bill,
> Two Iris compatible annuals are Vinca and Penta. Vinca is very heat
> and drought tolerant, blooms heavily, and sheds the dead bloom. Thus, it
> does not need dead heading. Since it does bush thickly, it must be
> properly spaced so it does not smother the Irises.
> Penta is good for planting between the Irises in the interior of the
> plant bed. The taller types get up to three feet tall, are sturdy, and
> bloom like crazy. They take heat well, and are very common here, where in
> sheltered spots, they are perennial. They also attract Hummingbirds and
> Butterflies. Dead heading is not necessary, but removing the dead flower
> heads will result in a bushier, more vigorous, heavier blooming plant.
> Since they grow erect, they will not smother the Irises.
>
> Mark A. Cook
> billc@atlantic.net
> Dunnellon, FL.
Hi mark--
Do you think these plants would do well in zone 4 where I am? they
sound very nice!
Rima terra@catskill.net
upstate ny zone 4 where we have a winter weather watch for snow and
sleet tonight. Poor plants. It's been in the 40's and very mild and
wet.
