Re: SPEC: Re: Iris versicolor in Florida and Iris pseudacorus.

william b. cook wrote:

>      I appreciate the information about Iris versicolor.  Based on the
> current information, I would assume that said species would do poorly 
> or die in Florida.
>      I am not familiar with Iris foetidissima.  I once heard that it's
> blooms have an unpleasant scent, so I did not persue it any further.
> 
> Mark A. Cook
> billc@atlantic.net
> Dunnellon, FL.


Mark,

As you know, I am in zone 8 and I am trying I. Versicolor.  I got seeds
from SIGNA(96N274) last year and decided to give it a try.  Whats to
lose?  Anyway I planted the seeds in pots, they germinated and really
thrived in the pots.  I planted them out last October and unfortunately
they are sort of languishing.  I'll keep you and the list posted as to
how well they do.

I. Foetidissima does well here and although some people think it's
fragrance is offensive, it is generally grown for the show it's seeds
put on.  They adhere to the seed pod when ripe and turn a scarlet color.
Foetidissima stays green all year long and can be grown successfully in
deep shade.  There is also a variegated form which is smaller but fairly
vigorous.  I found they like a lot of water.  Try it!

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
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