Water iris ...(was Re: was : RE: Help needed with Iris book project)

Teresa Cobb wrote:

> Bill Shears wrote:
> 
> >looking for gardens where irises have been integrated into perennial
> >borders, rock gardens, pool or bog plantings, and the like.  We want to
> >show as many different types of irises as we can (TBs, Siberians, JI, etc.)
> 
> I was very intrigued by the reference to irises growing in "bogs" -- this may open a whole
> new planting area for my -- my ditch!  This area is nearly impossible to mow down, and I
> spent many hours last summer with a scythe trying to clear out the biggest weeds there.
> Are there certain types I should be looking for to plant here? The ditch is usually wet all
> summer from a small creek that runs into it from my property.  (This is BIG ditch, we can
> get our tractor down there to brush-hog it when not too muddy)  It gets full sun all day.
> 
> Thank-you,  Teresa Cobb
> 
> teresa@rdgroup.com  zone 5 so. of Kansas City, KS   we have sunshine!! :-)
> 
Teresa,

This sounds like an ideal location for I. pusedocorus.  A warning
though, they spread rapidly and can be invasive, unless thats what you
want.  I planted 3 rhizomes in my pond 5 years ago and now there are
hundreds and circle half the pond at the edges.  Looks quite nice when
they bloom their yellow blooms in the spring.  About the same time as
the tall beardeds.

Also, but they need more care, you may want to try Lousianias.  They
come in all colors.  There might be a hardiness problem in your area,
i'm not sure.  But I do know of a garden in PA that sells cold hardy
ones.  Can't think of the name, maybe another member can provide it.   

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
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