Re: African Iris-Again
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- Subject: Re: African Iris-Again
- From: w*@airmail.net (Bill Sullivan)
- Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 23:15:09 -0700 (MST)
t66.comOn Thu, 27 Feb 1997 09:39:00 -0700 (MST), you wrote:
>Some 2-3 weeks ago, I posted a request for information on the list pertaining
>to a small, white flower sold here in Florida as an "African Iris". I was
>asking that those who frequent the list give me suggestions as to what the
>flower might be. Received several ideas one of which was dietes. Have now
>definitely identified the flower as "dietes vegata" and have two growing in
>my beds. Would like any more information members have on this flower. Is it
>really an iris? Some literature I've seen "suggests" that it might not be a
>true iris. Does anyone know if it is found in colors other than white? I
>have determined that it is an evergreen, is drought resistant and does well
>in southern states only.
>
>Harry Wolford
>Reynoldsburg, OH
>
>(Transplanted to Palm Bay, Fla. until April)
>
