Re: Spec: Iris unguicularis
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- Subject: Re: Spec: Iris unguicularis
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 18:55:08 -0700 (MST)
L.Zurbrigg wrote:
>
> Dear Leslie: I grew I unguicularis (then called I. stylosa) in Radford VA
> . I lost it and blamed myself for putting kitty litter (used) around it.
> Here in Durham NC I do nothing to it, almost never water it, and it seems
> to stay alive and gives me winter bloom, usually in February. It amazes me
> that it can bloom between freezes, yet show no damage to the flower, which
> is rather large on rather short stalks. I shall be happy to hear what
> others to do it. I know the Lowes grow it in Blackstone, VA Lloyd
> Zurbrigg Durham NC
LLoyd,
The buds of the Ungui's are covered with a very thick sheath which
probably protect them from frosts. I also hardly ever water my plants
and find them quite drought tolerant. I guess being from the
Mediterranean they would have to be. I found the best time to
transplant them is right now when the rains begin and the weather cools.
This is when they start their new root growth.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
