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Posted by amelia_pepper_lady 8B/9 LA (My Page) on Sun, Jul 5, 09 at 13:10
| We have yellow irises in our area. Very tall foliage, approximately 3 - 4 feet. Aggressive plants that will crowd out other iris. Some people call them wild iris but I tend to think they are a domesticated version.
However, they are good along a ditch, a back fence, or around a less-than-attractive storage building.
I never planted any but my neighbors' iris have decided to move. I don't mind because of the location -- along the fence and ditch. I am keeping them away from my iris beds.
My question.... Does anyone have an idea of what type iris these may be?
I've just collected seeds. They appear to be a waxy, cream-colored seed. However, this outer layer will peel off to reveal a brown seed inside. Also, should the waxy coating be removed before planting?
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| Do they have any markings on the petals? |
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| Not that I can remember. It's been a couple of months since they bloomed. I'll check with my neighbor to see if she has any photos. |
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| I would image that they are the highly invasive iris pneudorus. Here it is not allowed to be given, sold, traded nothing as it is killing the water ways in OR and WA |
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| Correct spelling: i. pseudacorus, a water loving iris on many State's noxious weed lists for it's invasive habits in wetlands. Also does just fine in a garden setting, tho not as agressive. It is a yellow beardless iris usually showing some red markings around a signal patch on the falls. Here's a tell - if you cut the rhizome open the inner flesh should be slightly pink-toned. It can be a thug so make sure it doesn't get somewhere you don't want it. Dead head it to keep seeds from traveling. |
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