Re: [SG] iris
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] iris
- From: B* S* <B*@HSC.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:29:52 -0400
>Can anyone tell me which can tolerate more shade: Siberian iris or
>Japanese iris?
>
In my experience, both can tolerate some modest shade. Bloom will be
reduced accordingly. I've had marginally better luck with Japanese iris in
part shade.
Here, by the time the Japanese bloom, it is very hot and the flowers can
melt in a day or two. Some afternoon shade helps the problem, as does
consistant and heavy watering.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>
