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Old 18-06-2007, 09:02 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default Question about irises

"~ jan" wrote:

"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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I've always grown mine in a bog garden - ie. water saturated soil. I'm
wondering if it is possible to grow them as a marginal - ie. the rhizome
is underwater.....I know it is a dumb question but I'm trying to formulate
ideas for this ever evolving pond project

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Bearded iris wont tolerate wet soils but the water loving Louisiana iris
will thrive.
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RM....


What about Japanese Iris? ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us


Hi Jan,

I have variegated Japanese Iris in a pot in the pond. The water comes about
half way up the pot. I've tried submerging them though.



San Diego Joe
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