Re: ID question: is this a sib?
- Subject: Re: [sibrob] ID question: is this a sib?
- From: d*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 22:15:08 EDT
In a message dated 10/10/01 9:53:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
land_of_mu@yahoo.com writes:
<< I have an iris that I had always assumed was a siberian but after
learning more about the various species I am not so sure. It has
grassy foliage like a sib, grows about 20" tall, the flower stalks
are shorter than the foliage making them only visible from above. >>
Hi,
This is indeed a species, not a Siberian. Another clue, as shown in the
photo, is the very glossy green leaves. It supposedly has a grape scent.
The species is Iris graminea, a dwarf spuria iris. It is charming, but not
very showy since, as you mentioned, the flower stems are shorter than the
leaves. For us, the flowers tend to hang out the sides of the clump. It is
very easy to grow in our area.
Dorothy Willott in Northern Ohio, Zones 5/6
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