Difference: InfoGardensRockPlants (r3 vs. r2)

r3 - 10 Jun 2011 - 22:01 - Main.RPries r2 - 25 Jan 2011 - 20:39 - Main.tomlwaters
  

Many rock gardeners feel that species are more suitable for rock garden use than advanced-generation garden hybrids, as they present a more naturalistic appearance. Among the bearded species most often recommended for rock gardens are the diminutive Iris attica, I. suaveolens, and I. pumila. These are all under six inches in height and come in a range of color forms. I. attica requires a rather dry summer, so this should be taken into consideration. Somewhat larger but still quite suitable are I. reichenbachii, I. schachtii, and most forms of I. aphylla.

Many rock gardeners feel that species are more suitable for rock garden use than advanced-generation garden hybrids, as they present a more naturalistic appearance. Among the bearded species most often recommended for rock gardens are the diminutive Iris attica, I. suaveolens, and I. pumila. These are all under six inches in height and come in a range of color forms. I. attica requires a rather dry summer, so this should be taken into consideration. Somewhat larger but still quite suitable are I. reichenbachii, I. schachtii, and most forms of I. aphylla.

  

If soil is light and sandy, the psammirises I. humilis and I. bloudowii make charming rock garden subjects.

If soil is light and sandy, the psammirises I. humilis and I. bloudowii make charming rock garden subjects.

  
 
 
r3 - 10 Jun 2011 - 22:01 - Main.RPries r2 - 25 Jan 2011 - 20:39 - Main.tomlwaters

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