Re: SPEC: Iris lactea

From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>

Iris lactea is native to Eurasia from the Altai Mtns. in Russia, to Korea,
and has also been reported from the eastern Mediterranean. It is known for
its tolerance of harsh conditions, but mostly of drought and poor soil.  It
requires a well-drained spot in full sun here in Virginia, and blooms
rather sparsely, the flowers concealed down in the foliage.  The BIS book
says this is the case when grown in milder climates than it is used to; the
leaves start to grow early and overtop the flower stems by blooming time.
Other sources say that flowering is encouraged by hot dry summers and cold,
wet winters.

I would consider it a poor candidate for Florida, but as an experiment
would plant it in sandy soil in full sun, in a spot likely to be quite dry.

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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