Re: [SG] Irises
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Irises
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 02:59:33 -0400
Clyde,
I'm no iris expert, myself...but, think you may be referring to I. foetidus
(hope I spelled that right). I grew some from seed once and put them in
dry shade where they were very unhappy and departed. Keep meaning to try
some more in a less dry and shady spot. Supposedly have good foliage all
season and very interesting orange seeds in striking pods.
Sound like what you're talking about?
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Clyde Crockett <CCREDUX@AOL.COM>
> Date: Friday, May 21, 1999 2:04 AM
>
> In a message dated 5/21/1999 12:53:54 AM Central Daylight Time,
> mtalt@CLARK.NET writes:
>
> << would not want to be without them. >>
> Marge,
>
> I must confess I know next to nothing about irises;BUT what is the
species
> that is tall and upright and has long leaves and will do well in the
shade?
> It is not bearded.
> It also is not grown in bog conditions or near stagnant water.
>
> Clyde Crockett z5
