Re: SPEC - I. milesii
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- Subject: Re: SPEC - I. milesii
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 19:33:43 -0700 (MST)
John Montgomery wrote:
>
> I have a few seedlings of I. milesii which germinated last summer. I
> do not believe that they are hardy here and they are under glass this > winter.
> My question is can these plants be brought to flower if kept in pots
> and moved indoors during the winter?
>
John,
According to the book, "A guide to Species Iris" by the British Iris
Society they are native to the Himalayas. "Although hardy, damage to
flower buds may occur if late spring frosts are encountered."
It seems to me that you can grow them outdoors in your area, but maybe
in a protected location due to a late frost. It may be worth the effort
to plant one or two of your seedlings out as a test?
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
