tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post6147310693146742497..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Louisiana IrisMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-28401137703716538222009-04-04T19:05:00.000-04:002009-04-04T19:05:00.000-04:00Gorgeous Irises Meems. Your new header pictures ...Gorgeous Irises Meems. Your new header pictures are great too.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-92169926494363595022009-04-04T18:05:00.000-04:002009-04-04T18:05:00.000-04:00Your Louisiana iris are GORGEOUS! I just planted s...Your Louisiana iris are GORGEOUS! I just planted some (native) Flag iris that look similar to yours but I'm not sure if they are the same thing??? They may be a little less frilly. Check out your local Home Depot - I just bought a Brazilian iris there that is also called "walking iris." They are the same blue color with yellow accents. The leaves are similar to African but wider and much taller. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-16411453054834307132009-04-04T14:05:00.000-04:002009-04-04T14:05:00.000-04:00They're really beautiful Meems! I can see why the...They're really beautiful Meems! I can see why they'll be seen in the future in more places in your garden. <BR/><BR/>I love Iris. I tried Siberian Iris here since they're supposed to fairly shade-tolerant, but in five years they haven't bloomed. I hate to move them since they take a while to establish, but since they're not doing anything where they are, I should give moving them to a sunniergarden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10980142551951201822009-04-04T09:09:00.000-04:002009-04-04T09:09:00.000-04:00My Louisiana irises are just starting to bloom. T...My Louisiana irises are just starting to bloom. They do very well here in the Deep South. Just be warned, they are addictive. I added four more to the garden last fall and am already planning which new ones I want.<BR/><BR/>Jan<BR/>Always GrowingJanhttp://alwaysgrowing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4147235435023391712009-04-04T08:39:00.000-04:002009-04-04T08:39:00.000-04:00That iris blue is so vividly beautiful, isn't it, ...That iris blue is so vividly beautiful, isn't it, Meems? Your Louisianas look very similar to the Siberian Iris I grow.<BR/>I'm glad your mail order plants have done so well for you. We've had mixed luck with mail order trees and shrubs. <BR/>I love seeing the colorful photos of your garden. They're so cheery on this wet morning (with snow showers mixed into the rain) in upstate NY.<BR/>Have a Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67922234608798393052009-04-03T23:42:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:42:00.000-04:00Phoenix C.,Welcome. I'm so happy you found my blog...Phoenix C.,<BR/>Welcome. I'm so happy you found my blog. One of the great things about irises is when you get some to grow you can always divide them to make more. <BR/><BR/>Leedra,<BR/>I haven't been brave enough to buy any from Lowe's or Walmart... but like you said... if they work it would be a less expensive way to go.<BR/><BR/>Oh, Betsy,<BR/>You are asking a Iris NON-expert a very valid Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11044266836884616492009-04-03T23:32:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:32:00.000-04:00Chris,There are probably lots of really cool thing...Chris,<BR/>There are probably lots of really cool things you could plant next to your lake. I am always dreaming about having a pond for some of the plants I'd like to place in or near water.<BR/><BR/>Marmee,<BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about damage to your plants. <BR/><BR/>Now you've got me wondering what kind of Irises you grew here. <BR/>I'm glad the variety I picked actually turned out like theMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-17721069255973763452009-04-03T23:19:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:19:00.000-04:00Sheila,It's interesting to note you don't do too m...Sheila,<BR/>It's interesting to note you don't do too much to your Irises... they seem like easy performers so far here.<BR/><BR/>Grace,<BR/>Last year the foliage just got thicker and taller. Thanks-I like the texture they add to the garden. That's probably a really good idea to start bare root plants in a pot. I just put my directly in the ground and had to baby them until established.<BR/><BR/>Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-78518036511325822062009-04-03T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-03T22:22:00.000-04:00Meems - I love the delicate pattern on your Louisi...Meems - I love the delicate pattern on your Louisiana Irises. I have several of them -- Professor Neils, that have the same markings, but are a cranberry hue with yellow. Mine are just coming up, so I will have to wait to see them bloom. I'm so glad I got to see yours so early. They are fabulous.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77250892756209290382009-04-03T22:11:00.000-04:002009-04-03T22:11:00.000-04:00Hey Meems, Gorgeous Iris... I have some little Ir...Hey Meems, Gorgeous Iris... I have some little Iris that look just like that --but I have been told that they are called "American" Iris. Are your Louisiana ones different??? Or--are they all one-and-the-same?<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-52295565042790363582009-04-03T20:03:00.000-04:002009-04-03T20:03:00.000-04:00They are beautiful. It is scary to buy those plan...They are beautiful. It is scary to buy those plants in the little baggies. Sometimes they do well though. I have trouble with the ones from Lowe's and Walmart like that. They seem to be hit or miss when it comes to living. If they live it is worth it.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-59779554575490299672009-04-03T19:37:00.000-04:002009-04-03T19:37:00.000-04:00Hello Meems, I've just found your blog. Your irise...Hello Meems, I've just found your blog. Your irises are beautiful. I've never grown irises - will have to try them! The African iris is especially striking.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39786143411198777002009-04-03T18:01:00.000-04:002009-04-03T18:01:00.000-04:00Hi Meems, that was so enjoyable. I think the bud...Hi Meems, that was so enjoyable. I think the bud stalks are nearly as pretty as the flowers too. We have a yellow one that neighbors gave us. They spread so quickly I dug them all up and gave them away. There is always a little piece left in the ground to regrow. I bought Black Gamecock this year, we'll see if it blooms. Love your little blue one.Franceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-50539011060322395392009-04-03T17:57:00.000-04:002009-04-03T17:57:00.000-04:00Earlier today I noticed that I finally have an iri...Earlier today I noticed that I finally have an iris about to bloom. I was so excited!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-19026826292443661442009-04-03T16:46:00.000-04:002009-04-03T16:46:00.000-04:00What great pictures! I'm a big iris fan - bearded...What great pictures! I'm a big iris fan - bearded, Siberian, Japanese, Louisiana, etc, though I haven't tried Louisianas yet. Can't remember if they're hardy in zone 5, but I've seen some gorgeous ones in catalogs. Enjoy.VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81143614478331152922009-04-03T16:15:00.000-04:002009-04-03T16:15:00.000-04:00meems, we aren't quite basking here it's more lik...meems, <BR/><BR/>we aren't quite basking here it's more like rowing around in little row boats in our spring weather. i went out earlier to survey the damages. we had lots of plants uprooted. and others drowning.<BR/><BR/>your irises are so wonderful i don't know which i like more. but the new l/irises are definitely a keeper. i love the throat on them too. i haven't done any irises here but imarmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-51046368294045646262009-04-03T15:48:00.000-04:002009-04-03T15:48:00.000-04:00Interesting.I was always under th eimpression Iris...Interesting.I was always under th eimpression Irises wouldn't do well here.Now that I've seen your's I must check that link out.<BR/>we have some low spots here that would be perfect for them.Thanks for the info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-48026713519079949782009-04-03T14:43:00.000-04:002009-04-03T14:43:00.000-04:00I've grown a variety of Irises in my garden but ne...I've grown a variety of Irises in my garden but never tried the Louisana one. I'll be on the lookout for an area of my garden that collects some extra moisture (like next to the A/C unit). These look like they would be a great addition to my yard. The color you picked is fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-28433410700090676342009-04-03T13:55:00.000-04:002009-04-03T13:55:00.000-04:00Hi Meems....the Louisiana Iris is beautiful, and I...Hi Meems....the Louisiana Iris is beautiful, and I love the colour......I was surprised you could plant them In Florida but after reading your post I understand.......I hope she does well......<BR/><BR/>Strangely I have planted Iris here for the first time.......I have Iris Germanica Mixed........mine should flower in late spring......after seeing yours I am so excited.......<BR/><BR/>I loved Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5967408814723400162009-04-03T13:22:00.000-04:002009-04-03T13:22:00.000-04:00Meems I love irises and would love to grow them he...Meems I love irises and would love to grow them here. They are not common on the island and are all imports. The walking irises the yellow ones that are common in Florida have become quite prolific here. I have an unidentified blue that grows very tall and a few new ones hoping to see the flowers one day. When am up in Florida I will definitely bring a few back with me.my rustic bajan gardenhttp://benthamshouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33961550922421725662009-04-03T12:45:00.000-04:002009-04-03T12:45:00.000-04:00That's a beautiful Iris. I'm so glad your first ve...That's a beautiful Iris. I'm so glad your first venture into mailorder plants was a good one. Lousiana Irises are one type that I can't grow, as my soil isn't acidic and it is the opposite of moist.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11408733905700120602009-04-03T12:36:00.000-04:002009-04-03T12:36:00.000-04:00Beautiful blooms, I been thinking about planting s...Beautiful blooms, I been thinking about planting some in my garden, but I’m not sure how they would do in my S Florida climateRusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63857991690260462502009-04-03T11:57:00.000-04:002009-04-03T11:57:00.000-04:00Hi Meems~~ And it looks like the foliage will last...Hi Meems~~ And it looks like the foliage will last beyond the blooms. The tall, spiky green is a beautiful contrast to your lush plantings surrounding them. <BR/><BR/>Bare root plants can be really disappointing. In the climate I garden in bare root purchases always get potted into humble containers so I can keep a good eye on them. One never knows. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13286992089368927922009-04-03T11:24:00.001-04:002009-04-03T11:24:00.001-04:00I agree, Louisiana Iris are wonderful plants. I ha...I agree, Louisiana Iris are wonderful plants. I have a huge clump in my garden that have been there for years and I do virtually ignore them and they still bloom every year! That is a beautiful one you have!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-30328326169078993922009-04-03T11:24:00.000-04:002009-04-03T11:24:00.000-04:00Nancy,Thanks so much. It is a nicely composed flow...Nancy,<BR/>Thanks so much. It is a nicely composed flower overall.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.com