Re: Re: CULT: I. japonica
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: CULT: I. japonica
- From: B* S*
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:46:58 -0400
From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>
Iris japonica is marginally hardy here in Zone 7a. The foliage is often
killed in a hard freeze, but usually comes back. It will bloom only after
the mildest of winters--only once for me in about 10 years.
This plant likes light shade and a very organic soil, with steady moisture
at the roots. It can spread rapidly by means of long runners.
I find it makes a good pot plant and blooms reliably in February or March
if the plants are summered in good light outdoors. Annual repotting is a
good idea, because it quickly fills a pot and probably depletes soil
nutrients after a year.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>
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