Re: Iris Compatible Plants
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Iris Compatible Plants
- From: i*@rt66.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 1998 17:31:58 -0700 (MST)
Vinca comes in two varieties - major and minor. Vinca minor is the ground
cover also known as periwinkle. I wouldn't expect it to be a good companion
for iris because of its tendency to spread. Vinca major is a bedding plant
that isn't very well known in the north. I saw a lot of it in Arizona last
spring. I'm assuming Bill is referring to Vinca Major? I can definitely see
it planted in spaces between iris.
BTW, a friend uses Shirley Poppies as companion plants for his iris. Since
they are self seeded plants, the result is rather messy. Not at all to my
taste.
Kay Cangemi
Cangemi@ulster.net
New York, USDA zone 5
