Re: Seed pods
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Seed pods
- From: t*@Lanl.GOV (Tom Tadfor Little)
- Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 09:11:09 -0600
Sue asks
:Is it detrimental to Siberian irises to let the seed pods mature? Will it
:diminish their bloom next year? I have some large, established clumps that
:bloomed beautifully this year (but I didn't label 'em -- gorgeous slate blue,
:large flowers). I find the seeds quite attractive and would like to leave
:them as long as possible, if it won't weaken the plants. I'd like to do the
:same thing with my oriental poppies.
:
I wouldn't worry. In principle, of course, energy going into seed formation
does not go into vegetative growth. But I doubt you could notice the
difference. Many people grow I. foetidissima solely for its decorative
pods.
Happy irising, Tom.
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Tom Tadfor Little tlittle@lanl.gov -or- telp@Rt66.com
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