Re: I.unguicularis
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- Subject: Re: I.unguicularis
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 20:48:25 -0700 (MST)
> Usually in the summer I add a spot of caladiums and other temporary
summer
> plants. The bed get lots of water and I went to a LOT of trouble to
> prepare it. Bear in mind that it's really difficult to water too much in
> my part of the world. Also, the tree uses a lot of the water, I'm sure.
> In winter, the bed naturally retains more moisture for longer periods,
what
> with the other plants being dormant and the cooler temperatures. I can't
> tell whether I. unguicularis would survive the dry conditions we have in
> summer or not.
Donald,
How much moisture does your Iris unguicularis get during the summer?
When I got my four plants, I put them in pots so that I could put them
under the eaves covering the front porch during the summer. When they get
too dry, I could put them out and let one of those almost daily
thunderstorms (summer) soak them good, then put them back under the eaves.
Do you think this is a good way to grow this plant? Or do you think it
would do better if I planted it directly into the garden. The soil here is
a loamy sand that will hold some moisture for several days after a rain.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, FL. USDA Zone 8/9, Sunset Zone 28
