Re: Re: [OT] Perennials that fit in and play nice?
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: [OT] Perennials that fit in and play nice?
- From: D* K*
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 22:18:34 -0400
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>You have the correct spelling - the plant you have described is Mirabilis
>jalapa, the Four O'Clock (so named for the bloom habits you mention) or
>Marvel of Peru (though as the specific name indicates, it is really a
>native of Mexico - from the same area that gave us Jalapeno peppers). This
>plant is usually grown as an annual in colder Zones, such as mine, as the
>tubers cannot survive normal winters here. I would not choose it as a
>companion plant for irises, as it can grow quite rank and cast quite a bit
>of shade on the rhizomes. There was a discussion of this plant on the list
>in February, 1997, which can be accessed in the Archives.
>
>Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2, AHS Zone 7)
>jcwalters@bridgernet.com
Oooooooops!! I was close. Sorry folks.
Dennis Kramb; dkramb@badbear.com
Cincinnati, Ohio USA; USDA Zone 6
http://www.badbear.com/dkramb/home.html
