Re: [SG] iris
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] iris
- From: M* R* W* <m*@JUNO.COM>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:27:15 -0500
Okay. Thanks for everyone's advice; I was moving some things around to
make room for more (you know how it is!) and wanted to check with those
more experienced in this.
Mary
zone 6 MO
>>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>
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