Irises: Japanese irises - why don't you grow them PART 2, 1 by chuck7701

chuck7701 wrote:
Thanks Polly and D

D - I got spoiled looking at your website - so I'd rather order a couple from you if I'm going to experiment, might as well spend my time for something nice. LA iris do great with my limited sun. Even if they didn't put out many flowers, the tall striking leaves make a nice backdrop against the fence. Not sure I recall seeing any JI in stores or at nurseries around here over the years.

The part or filtered shade got my attention. Have plenty of that, and will only get more as the trees keep growing. Used to have lots of sun and tons of great beardeds. As the shade increased, had to scale back due to poor growth and few buds. New affliction is hostas and ferns.

This is the area I am primarily looking for part to shade plants. Think the JI's would do well here?

Thanks
Chuck