Iris koreana & Iris odaesanensis
Dennis Kramb (Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:12:35 PDT)

These are definitely pacific-rim species, and therefore worthy of
discussion. :-)

About 3 or 4 years ago I got some starts of Iris koreana and Iris
odaesanensis from Joe Pye Weed Garden in Massachusetts. I planted them
next to each other against the southwestern corner of my house. Iris
koreana has NOT been vigorous, but it has increased a little bit in size
over the years. It finally bloomed this year, sending up about half a
dozen miniature stalks, each producing 2 flowers. Iris odaesanensis HAS
been vigorous and now covers an area approximately 4 square feet. It
blooms faithfully each year, and is just now starting to bloom again. I'm
expecting around 3 dozen stalks this season.

I've posted pictures on the SIGNA web database. The flowers of each
species are about an inch across. Possibly good candidates for a rock
garden, but I grow mine in a semi-shady woodland type spot with a mulchy
humousy type soil.

http://www.badbear.com/signa/signa.pl?Iris-koreana
http://badbear.com/signa/signa.pl/…

This year with my new camera I hope to get even better pics of Iris odaesensis.

Dennis in Cincinnati