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Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b)    Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 6:54 AM CST |
| Of the 85 or so irises that I currently grow, my most vigorous iris is Emma's Laughter. It has 10 or so increases every year and in soil that is not well drained. I planted it years ago in the low corner of a bulb bed to see how it would do, and it thrived. I top dress the bulb bed each year with compost, so I'm guessing the iris is very well fed since it is in the low spot. It also blooms early and 3-4 times every year. |
Name: Jan Wax Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a) I'm a semi-retired studio potter.            janwax Jan 29, 2019 10:49 AM CST |
| I think garden placement is a big factor in vigor. There are certain "sweet spots" in my garden, anyway. A garden is fundamentally a process—there is change, and sometimes it is dying, and sometimes it is hibernating,” Tom Stuart-Smith |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a)      Lestv Jan 29, 2019 11:01 AM CST |
| Vigorous? Easily Quaker Lady. She was buried in ivy for years with only little fan leaves visible. I dug her up and popped her in the garden bed where she quickly multiplied. I now have several clumps and more in pots. The iris was planted here by the previous owner, probably in the late 30's or early 40's, so it is well adapted to the climate and pretty disease resistant at this point. Wish some of my more modern iris would get to this stage! In second place is my other vigorous grower, first planted in the 90's, Spinning Wheel: "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 11:12 AM CST |
Lestv said:Vigorous? Easily Quaker Lady. She was buried in ivy for years with only little fan leaves visible. I dug her up and popped her in the garden bed where she quickly multiplied. I now have several clumps and more in pots. The iris was planted here by the previous owner, probably in the late 30's or early 40's, so it is well adapted to the climate and pretty disease resistant at this point. Wish some of my more modern iris would get to this stage! 2 beautiful irises! |
Name: Arlene Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)         pirl Jan 29, 2019 11:14 AM CST |
Knock 'em Dead |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Jan 29, 2019 11:20 AM CST |
| Very pretty one Arlene! Nice to see you on here. Hope all is well with you. "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Jan Wax Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a) I'm a semi-retired studio potter. janwax Jan 29, 2019 11:21 AM CST |
| oh well, if we're going back to the historics for vigor, I'd have to name Milestone. You can't kill it. Reproduces madly. Given to me in the early'80's and introduced in 1965. (I should try it in my breeding "program"). It's my husband's favorite and he grows it in his vegetable garden. We've always had lots of it to give away. A garden is fundamentally a process—there is change, and sometimes it is dying, and sometimes it is hibernating,” Tom Stuart-Smith |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 11:52 AM CST |
| Emma's Laughter |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 3:41 PM CST |
janwax said:oh well, if we're going back to the historics for vigor, I'd have to name Milestone. You can't kill it. Reproduces madly. Given to me in the early'80's and introduced in Hi Jan. Milestone is an excellent parent and is fertile both ways. I would love to have it and would definitely use it in my breeding program. Your husband has good taste.  |
Name: Lucy Hamilton, MA (Zone 6b) irises        irisarian Jan 29, 2019 4:02 PM CST |
| IB Carriwitched (Innerest) it is a plicata which would like to take over the garden. We keep taking it to our club sale which is held every 2 years as it keeps filling in the space where it was removed. |
Name: Evelyn Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)           evelyninthegarden Jan 29, 2019 4:25 PM CST |
hippie said:Hi Jan. Milestone is an excellent parent and is fertile both ways. I would love to have it and would definitely use it in my breeding program. Your husband has good taste.  Jan ~ If you have extra, I would be happy to take one or two off your hands.  "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 4:25 PM CST |
A clump would be beautiful!!!! |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 4:27 PM CST |
evelyninthegarden said: I asked first Jan!  |
Name: Evelyn Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a) evelyninthegarden Jan 29, 2019 4:47 PM CST |
Hippie ~ Of course, after you, sir.  "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
Name: Jan Wax Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a) I'm a semi-retired studio potter. janwax Jan 29, 2019 6:36 PM CST |
hippie said: I'd be happy to send you some. Remind me if I forget, o.k.? If there are others who'd like a piece of Milestone, you can remind me too. I may have to charge for postage. I've got you down too, Evelyn. But i may need a reminder. :) DH likes this iris so much he's got 4 beds of it. It doesn't get much water and it thrives madly. We'll always have some to share. A garden is fundamentally a process—there is change, and sometimes it is dying, and sometimes it is hibernating,” Tom Stuart-Smith |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 6:43 PM CST |
janwax said: That sounds great!! I will jot it down on the calendar.  |
Name: Darrell Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b) Hybridizer Jan 29, 2019 6:45 PM CST |
evelyninthegarden said:Hippie ~ Of course, after you, sir. Never upset a hippie.  |
Name: Jan Wax Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a) I'm a semi-retired studio potter. janwax Jan 29, 2019 6:50 PM CST |
| A garden is fundamentally a process—there is change, and sometimes it is dying, and sometimes it is hibernating,” Tom Stuart-Smith |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Jan 29, 2019 8:07 PM CST |
| Hippie, trust me. Milestone multiplies. Jan sent me some awhile back. "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Elsa Las Cruces, New Mexico (Zone 8a)    GreenIris Jan 29, 2019 9:31 PM CST |
| Jan: I would like one. I will do trade or postage. It's just beautiful. I think the people who grow Irises are about as special as the flower itself! |
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