Re: SPEC: Iris Cristata

From: dkramb@tso.cin.ix.net (Dennis Kramb)

>> Uh oh.  The ones I got in spring I planted in full sun.  They appear
>> healthy, but should I move them somewhere shadier?
>>
>     This species is shade tolerant, but does not require much shade.

That is good news indeed.  What about versicolor?  Is it shade tolerant?
Or should they be in full sun?  I have some that aren't doing very well and
wonder if they should be moved into full sun.


>     I have to wonder if Iris cristata would grow in Florida?

I'm experimenting with all sorts of species in my garden.  I've got
arilbreds, all the "standard" beardeds (MDB up through TB), fulva,
versicolor, sibirica, virginica var. shrevei, cristata, wattii (2 distinct
types, one of which is possibly a japonica hybrid), setosa, graminea,
lactea, and soon will be adding arils, brevicaulis, Louisianas, and an
unusual dwarf fulva variety.  I also sent off to get some PCN seeds from
Vicki Craig.  :)  Oh yeah, and I'm in SIGNA and hope to get a lot of great
stuff from them too (hopefully verna and lacustris).

I think everyone should experiment.  There's more than just beardeds ya
know!  :)  Hehehehe

Dennis Kramb; dkramb@tso.cin.ix.net
Cincinnati, Ohio USA; USDA Zone 6; AIS Region 6
Member of AIS, ASI, HIPS, RIS, SIGNA, & Miami Valley Iris Society
Primary Interests: Hybridizing Arilbreds, Raising Native Ohio Species Irises



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