Re: I. unguicularis
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: I. unguicularis
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 18:30:38 -0700 (MST)
Donald Eaves wrote:
>
> Does anyone know when the best time to divvy out and replant I.
> unguicularis might be? Mine was originally a spring planting, but it was
> very slow to establish.
>
> Sounds like Rick's clumps outdo the catalog photos!
>
> Donald
> donald@eastland.net
> between Abilene & Fort Worth
In their native habitat which is around the Mediterranean they are
dormant during the summer. This is probably why your spring planting
was slow to establish. They were waiting for cool, rainy weather. I
found that late summer/early fall is best. Don't wait too long since
they start blooming in Nov. I would say Sept/Oct is a good time or
watch for new growth to start.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Garden
Central California......Reticulata's, Narcisis, Oxalis, Violets and
Hyacinths blooming.
Zone 8
Zone 8
