On 1 Jun 2006 20:11:54 -0700, "
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Lily of the Kings (Iris pseudacorus)
This really is an Iris of wet places... frequently found edging small
ponds and streams or growing marshy areas. It is sometimes called
Yellow Flag and is reputed to be inspiration for the fleur-de-lis
heraldic symbol of French royalty. Some gardeners plant Lily of the
Kings in a container of rich potting soil and place it directly into a
shallow pond.
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I have a volunteer Yellow Flag. It popped up about 10 yrs ago
& I thought it was one of my Iris that had seeded itself. It was on
an edge where I only occassionaly use the weed whacker- so I let it go
and 'whacked' around it. Ir has choked out all competing weeds in in
own little space.

Mine grows about 3' high and is now a clump of 3-4feet in diameter.
Right now [in upstate NY] it is topped with hundreds of flowers.
When the flowers go - I pick a few, but never bother to deadhead any-
they are replaced with an interesting pendulous seed pod.

It definately gets my vote for a 'no-care, poor soil, wet foot' plant
that is quite attractive to boot.

Jim