Re: Tough iris in Tyler, Texas

Hello Barbara,

A fascinating list for a Texan in a different section of the state.  We get
half the rain you get, but it can come in deluges.

I've grown some from the list and I put notes after them.  Sort of a
microclimate difference between me and you.  I have less rain, considerably
more wind, low humidity.  But we share that summer heat and generally mild
winters.  I expect your soil tends to be more acid.  Depending on the spot on
the hill, mine can be neutral to more alkaline.

> YAQUINA BLUE - wonderful stalks and large blooms.  Had a wonderful stalk and
large blooms once - it bloomed out.
> LADY FRIEND - strong plant here usually.  On occasion it can get caught in
our late freezes (last year), but usually is one of the dependable plants.
> VICTORIA FALLS - the perfect iris if only the stalks weren't so floppy.  A
once in every couple of seasons bloomer here, but the stalks have always been
strong in spite of our near constant winds.
> CONJURATION - On its second try here.  Looks okay.  Just couldn't handle the
conditions it was asked to grow in the first time around.
> ASHLEIGH NICOLE - quite often a nice plant here and pinks have often been
problematic.  I'm fond of this one because it has held on through some awful
seasons and still has managed a nice sized clump.  Doesn't reach registered
height, but it's does make it into TB range usually.
> SUPERSTITION - grew like crazy the first time, then dwindled and vanished.
Blooms were a bit late as many of the dark ones seem to be and my sun does a
number on them.  I tried a second time and bloomed a nice, strong white
ground, purple plicata.  Worth trying again if I'm willing to give it the
space.

Donald Eaves
donald@eastland.net
Texas Zone 7b, USA

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