Re: Low Maintenance Perennials
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Low Maintenance Perennials
- From: J* C*
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:25:03 GMT
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> >Irises
> >http://www.themestream.com/gspd_browse/browse/view_article.gsp?
> >c_id=62049
I tried once more, and did a search for irises, and sure enough there is an
article there. Nice photos, but the article left much to be desired. Rather
confused and misinformed in parts. F'rinstance:
"There are literally thousands of colors to choose from, and three common
species--The Bearded Iris, Arial Iris and Siberian (Non-Bearded)Irises."
"If you pick off the wilted buds before they form pods and grow seeds,
sometimes the plant will produce a second set of blooms, further extending
the season. "
Pansies do this, but irises?
"....powdery mildew, which is about the only pest to Irises. Insects usually
do not bother them much except leaf hoppers in late summer. "
So what is all this fuss about borers then?? :-)
Irises prefer full sun, but will grow and thrive in most lighting
conditions. They really prefer at least a half day of sun but will grow in
shaded areas.
However,when planted in deep shade they will bloom quite a bit later, and
have less blooms ....
Hmmm - Jan Clark
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