Iris foliage
Barbara Weintraub (Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:44:20 PST)
One of the ironies of this discussion is that, like all characteristics,
the aesthetics of iris foliage differs with climate. It looks great
throughout 4 seasons in my garden and provides a much-needed sculptural
quality that this designer greater appreciates.
I tend to grow everything hard, but I think the real reason is the intense
high elevation sunlight in Santa Fe.
- Barbara Weintraub
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
at 7000 ft. elevation
Iris - NOT a genus noted for its beauty of foliage, although there are a few
exceptions (I. confusa and allies, and some of the variegated ones are OK).
Jim Waddick:
I know this is a taboo topic, but I agree pretty much with John.
The tatty, down right nasty foliage of most bearded iris during most of
the garden season is a serious reason for banishing them from the garden.