Iris sari/ dividing the genus
James Waddick (Sun, 11 May 2003 09:23:40 PDT)

Dear Mark and all;
I agree with Mark that the the genus Iris should be separated
on the wiki especially regarding emphasis on the more geophytic
groups. I'd exclude the water and other 'wet' species such as I
pseudacorus and others - see below.

I think our special interest might be in the bulbous sub genera:
Junos
Reticulatas
English/Dutch etc.
and Oncocylus and other arillate relatives.
and a few odds and ends that deserve to grown "like a bulbous
iris" (Iris timofejewii come to mind).

I'd exclude a wide range of more common garden irises too
such as siberians, Pacific coast natives, water iris, crested iris
and Louisianas for instance. Probably some others.

Regarding Iris sari ; I've grown this for a few years and
amazed by the size of the plant and the relatively large flowers. It
may be one of the easier pure Oncocylcus species to grow. My plant
started with two small fans and multiplied to over 20 in a a short
time. I grow it o a very well drained raise bed subject to all our
climate can give it. It is not dug in summer or protected from summer
occasional rains, nor protected from winter cold, ice snow.

It requires full sun and very good drainage. And it is pretty awesome.

Best Jim W.
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