Iris cretensis
Dennis Kramb (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:01:01 PST)
Thanks to Bill Shear I learned that my Iris cretensis is hardy in zone 6.
I've been growing it outdoors ever since! (About 7 years now.) It has
bloomed on Christmas Day and New Years Day during favorable warm spells in
some years. I love it!
Dennis in Cincinnati
On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 12:47 AM, James Waddick <jwaddick@kc.rr.com> wrote:
Friends,
No mention has been made of Iris cretensis. This is closer to
I unguiculares, but has very fine foliage. Both species occur in some
of the same locations such as Crete. So if anyone is travelling there
(Tom !) it might be very interesting to look out for possible natural
hybrids. I. lazica has a disjunct distribution from I unguiculares.
I don't grow this, but it is said to be as hardy/tender as
unguiculares.
Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +
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