Re: CULT:Iris Growing in SFV
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- Subject: Re: CULT:Iris Growing in SFV
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Sep 1997 22:40:10 -0600 (MDT)
Ida Smith wrote:
>
> Thankyou for this info also. I'm trying to prepare for winter, such as it
> is here, and I'm wondering if I should cut the green back. If so, how close
> to the ground should I go? The tips of the leaves are turning brown, but
> they never go completely dormant. Please advise and thankyou!!
> Looking forward to meeting everyone in October,
Ida,
Never cut green! The foilage is there for a purpose and that is
photosynthesis. This produces food for the plant. Cut the brown tips
if you will but leave the green. The exception is when you have a bad
case of leafspot. Leafspot usually starts at the tips of the foilage
and you should cut below these spots. Spray with a fungicide every week
to 10 days until under control.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
