My Siberian iris' finished blooming weeks ago, but I leave the flowers. The flowers turn into seed pods, which can be used in flower arrangements. Instead of making flower arrangements, I go out in the fall and break open the pods and spread the seeds around. These are a no-fuss flower, easy to grow, prolific bloomers (pretty purple flowers), and they love wet conditions. This spot in my back yard is kind of boggy, so I planted plants that like this type of ground. These iris' have thrived with neglect and not much fertilizer, for many years. Siberian iris are drought tolerant once they are established, and grow in zones 3-9.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Siberian Iris
My Siberian iris' finished blooming weeks ago, but I leave the flowers. The flowers turn into seed pods, which can be used in flower arrangements. Instead of making flower arrangements, I go out in the fall and break open the pods and spread the seeds around. These are a no-fuss flower, easy to grow, prolific bloomers (pretty purple flowers), and they love wet conditions. This spot in my back yard is kind of boggy, so I planted plants that like this type of ground. These iris' have thrived with neglect and not much fertilizer, for many years. Siberian iris are drought tolerant once they are established, and grow in zones 3-9.
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