Re: SPEC: Albopurpurea colchesterensis
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- Subject: Re: SPEC: Albopurpurea colchesterensis
- From: D* W* <f*@javanet.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:18:14 -0700 (MST)
J. Michael, Celia or Ben Storey wrote:
>
> Albopurpurea colchesterensis. Does anyone grow this plant? What
> circumstances does it require?
>
> celia
> storey@aristotle.net
> Little Rock, Arkansas, USDA Zone 7b
> -----------------------------------
> 257 feet above sea level,
> average rainfall about 50 inches (more than 60" in '97)
> average relative humidity (at 6 a.m.) 84%.
> moderate winters, hot summers ... but lots of seesaw action in all seasons
We grow laevigatas here in Western New England. We have them lined out
in the field but we have irrigation capability as they do require
moisture throughout the summer to really increase. They will grow in a
border but do want rich soil, humus, etc as well as moisture.Generally
their culture is the same as Japanese iris. Cholchesterensis is
definitely the most eye catching with its 6 falls and inky purple color
on white but monstrosa is also nice just not as dark or as much color on
the petal.Hope this is helpful. Debby Wheeler Foxbrook Iris Farm Zone 5
