Re: Versicolor

Hi all

Some Versicolor grows wild in zone 1. I remember seeing it as a child going up into Northwest Ontario. There it grows in areas that are left open by spring flooding but can dry out over the summer...It can grow in prairie yards and take some shade...I've seen it in various shades of purple (some with a rosy tint). The pockets of plants tend to be a similar color but going down a back country trail you can see quite noticable changes in the color from some colonies. This makes me think it would not be too hard to get color breaks... I think it could have a lot of potential for the northern gardens..

Janice Dehod   Winnipeg MB zn3

----- Original Message -----
From: Mickey Corley <MCorley@compuserve.com>
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2004 1:27 pm
Subject: Re: [iris] Versicolor

> Message text written by INTERNET:iris@hort.net
> >Hi Anita,
> 
> Versicolors should be able to go into the pond any time you're 
> past the
> point of it freezing over for long periods and they're large 
> enough to
> handle easily. In a pot, they can be a small as 5-6" tall. Good to 
> at least
> zone 3, they do well in average garden soil with average water so 
> are also
> a
> good choice for mixed plantings.
> <
> 
> What is a Versicolor?  I tried to find the glossary on the 
> internet that
> would tell me but for some unknown reason I just couldn't get there.
> 
> Mickey Corley
> Bethany, OK -Center of Oklahoma USA
> Zone 6/7
> 
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