Re: CULT--CUTTING FOLIAGE
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- Subject: Re: CULT--CUTTING FOLIAGE
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 23:20:45 -0700 (MST)
rimat wrote:
>
> HI--
> I guess I'll ask again because I don't think this question got through.
> At what time of year or when in the growing cycle does one cut back the
> foliage on beardeds and sibs? And how close to the ground should it be
> cut? I have been doing it in the fall about 6 inches from the ground.
> Is this the right way to do it or am I creating bloom problems for the
> following season?
> Rima terra@catskill.net
> Still no signs of real spring here in zone4/5 -- some snow sprinkles
> today after last night's rain and wind storm that lifted some of the tin
> roof off my barn!
Rima,
Your message probably got thru the first time, but this is a touchy
question. You may get many answers.
I M O...Green iris foilage should never be cut back. Cut back any
dead or dying leaves. Of course I am in a mild climate and do not have
to deal with a harsh winter. Iris foilage has a purpose as foilage does
with many plants. Photosynthesis, converting the sun's energy into food
for the plant. However if you feel you must cut your foilage...someone
give me a reason from another climate...then if it was me I would do it
in the late fall as the plant should take up as much energy as it can
from the sun. This will help sustain it over the winter and probably
improve your bloom show for the next spring.
Rick Tasco
superstition Iris Gardens
Central Ca
Zone 8
