Thanks, I've taken the summer wet into consideration when planting them, although in clay soil and lots of summer rain, one can only do so much. I've picked among the largest ones the vendor had, that was the attraction to me, the size of the things. Also the quality of flower and foliage. The persistence of the clump is cool. Thanks for the info, I will relax until next spring. Until then I'll just stare at them:) Steve -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of James Waddick Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 06:27 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Slightly OT Spuria irises Dear Steve; Spuria iris probably came as dormant woody looking rhizome hopefully with a tiny green 'nose' which will be the new growth in spring. Plant therm just covered or no more than an inch or so to the top of the rhizome. They wont "do" anything until the weather warms up. These are mostly plants of prairies and near desert. They are very drought tolerant, but can take a lot of spring rain. I have seen wild spurias in 6 inches of spring flood water. They can take 3 or more years to clump up and bloom well, but they can stay in the same spot undisturbed for decades. Be patient. In GA they may get a lot of summer wet and humidity so I'd make sure they are in a well drained site in full sun. And once established they'll produce an abundance of flowering stems that make excellent cut flowers somewhat like extra large "Dutch Iris" in a wider range of colors. In general these are easy and under appreciated. New cvs are quite fantastic in color and form. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F + _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php