[pbs] Help - Iris vartanii
Jane McGary
janemcgary at earthlink.net
Sun May 10 17:12:34 EDT 2009
Jim Waddick asked,
> Does anyone grow Iris vartanii?
> This is an I. reticulata relative from Lebanon, Jordan etc. I
>understand it puts up foliage and blooms as early as Dec. and
>requires a mild Mediterranean climate to thrive.
>
> How far north can it be grown- Diana can you grow it? Or Jane
>or Paige ?
Sorry, I have never had the opportunity to try this plant. However, I
grow a number of other plants from Lebanon and Jordan in the bulb
frames, where they have been hardy down to about 20 degrees F when
moisture is carefully controlled.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA
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