Re: SPEC - I. milesii
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: SPEC - I. milesii
- From: D* B* <d*@ptialaska.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 15:17:51 -0700 (MST)
At 01:51 AM 1/30/98 -0700, you wrote:
>At 07:33 PM 98-01-29 -0700, Rick wrote:
>>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?
>>
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Just to add a little moral support to Rick's response, in the book
"Iris of China", James Waddick, one of the authors says he gardens in
Kansas City, Missouri near the borders of USDA zones 5 & 6 with cold
winters, hot summers and late frosts.
His comments regarding I milesii are that, "It has been stated that
this iris will not bloom in climates where it goes completely
deciduous,..." He goes on to state, however that in his garden
it dies down completely, and comes back reliably each spring. "This
behavior may be the result of my continental climate".
Hope this helps,
Duane
Duane Buell Zone 6a but plan 5b for safety
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