Help - Iris vartanii
Jane McGary (Sun, 10 May 2009 14:12:34 PDT)
Jim Waddick asked,
Does anyone grow Iris vartanii?
This is an I. reticulata relative from Lebanon, Jordan etc. I
understand it puts up foliage and blooms as early as Dec. and
requires a mild Mediterranean climate to thrive.
How far north can it be grown- Diana can you grow it? Or Jane
or Paige ?
Sorry, I have never had the opportunity to try this plant. However, I
grow a number of other plants from Lebanon and Jordan in the bulb
frames, where they have been hardy down to about 20 degrees F when
moisture is carefully controlled.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA