Re: SIB
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- Subject: Re: SIB
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:52:03 -0400
From: "william b. cook" <billc@atlantic.net>
> Dan Mason wrote that the Siberians he planted in full sun died out while
> those in partial shade survived. Dan, living in zone 3 as you do, the
> sun ought not to be a problem. The Siberians thrive here in zone 4 in
> the sun.
Arnold and Dan,
It has to be some factor other than the sun. When I lived in
Kentucky, I had some Siberians in full sun and they did great. As long as
they got a drink regularly, they survived in full sun during the hot
drought years in the 1980's when temperatures over 105 F were common and
watering restrictions were imposed.
Looking at the Zone 3 Climate, how reliable is snow cover there? If
the Irises in full sun happen to be in a spot where the snow blows away,
leaving the ground bare, that could well be a factor with Zone 3 winter
cold. Otherwise, I would suspect it is a moisture factor harming the
Siberians.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, Florida. [No snow here, sunny 86 F or 30 C]
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