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My Iris
I have been growing Iris for over 30 years and remember some of the older Iris that my mother grew when I was a child. As the years have passed the color range, bloom size, bloom number and plant vigor have increased. The latest development is the cultural range of the reblooming iris. Below are some of the varieties that I have recently grown or am presently growing. For additional pages go to the Iris Page 2 link at the bottom of this page.
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Schrieners gardens website shows many additional varieties of Iris. Click on the
link below to go to their listings and instructions for growing Iris.
Iris Culture - Common Terms and How to Grow Iris
The American Iris Society which is the official
organization for the registration of new iris hybirds also has helpful
information on growing and other matters concerning iris. The writer of that
document however, recommends adding bone meal to the soil. Our recommendation
for New Mexico growers is that instead of bone meal which is very alkaline,
growers should use a phosphate fertilizer. Either phosphate rock or double or
triple superphosphate is the preferred additive.
AIS: Growing Information
There are many other types of iris besides the tall bearded and some of the
pictures above are of some of these types. To learn more about the various types
go to this AIS site.
AIS: Iris Classification
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