Iris lazica
Jane McGary (Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:51:01 PST)

Jim SHields asked,

There is seed of Iris lazica in the new NARGS seed list. (To join, go to
. The plants are sometimes available from Gossler Farm Nursery,
better known for its rhododendron mail-order business. Also, I could
probably send small divisions with my summer bulb sales, if there is interest.

Iris lazica is a "Pontic" plant so it is tolerant of winter rain and summer
irrigation, though also tolerant of dry summers. It is definitely hardy to
zero F, but I don't know of anyone growing it in a colder place.

Iris suaveolens, one of the dwarf bearded species, grows fairly well here
but would appreciate a warmer, drier winter. I know it has been grown
successfully in Missouri.

Jane McGary
Northwest Oregon