North, South, East or West?


Croftway@aol.com wrote:
> 
> so that the rhizome is on the
> south side of the leaves to get maximum sun. The irises are planted in blocks

Hmmmmm, I planted my iris pointing the other way thinking that the
growing end of things would like facing the sun. Any wisdom from those
more experienced than I. Does it make any difference. Maybe having the
rhizome towards the sun is better for anti-rot considerations.
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