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what do you like with purple iris?

stompoutbermuda

16 years ago

I was thinking about orange california poppies, but I am VERY open for suggestions and pictures!!! I'd like something to cover the yellowing foilage and that looked decent year around.

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Embothrium
16 years ago
What kind of purple iris?
ga_karen
16 years ago
Umpteen years ago...we planted our iris (old fashioned blue/purple) behind our peonies. But those die off during the winter.
Why not just trim the foliage down to about 6" until it dies completely & then trim to just above ground?
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organic_tosca
16 years ago
I think California poppies would look smashing, but of course they don't last. If you want a great color combo while they are blooming, the purple and orange should be wonderful! But if you want to cover the dry iris leaves during their out-of-bloom season, I think the CA poppies would give you the same dry-area look.

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