GardenDC Podcast Episode 290: Louisiana Iris

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with plantsman Rich Crider of Three Shovels Farm all about Louisiana Iris. The plant profile is on Japanese Painted Fern and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Plant in June" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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SHOW NOTES:

01:16 Welcome Rich Crider, owner of Three Shovels Farm in SC

01:33 How Rich got into gardening, drawn to unusual plants

03:51 Rich's connection to MD

04:21 Soil in SC

05:46 Rich and Kathy's connection through the American Daylily Society

06:31 Why grow Louisiana Iris?

08:46 To where is Louisiana Iris native?

09:50 More about locations and conditions for Louisiana Iris

10:50 The five native Louisiana Iris species

11:55 Louisiana Iris cultivars

13:15 Are breeders developing reblooming Louisiana Iris cultivars?

13:35 How to plant Louisiana Iris: rhizomes and potted plants, process, conditions

17:44 Sunlight for Louisiana Iris

19:10 Pollinators of Louisiana Iris

19:33 Fertilizer for Louisiana Iris

20:32 Mulching for Louisiana Iris

21:45 Do potted Louisiana Irises need extra care?

23:09 How to divide Louisiana Irises

25:37 Growth cycle and timing of dividing Louisiana Irises

26:55 Book “Groundcover Revolution” by Kathy Jentz

28:53 How to divide Louisiana Irises, continued

31:40 Pests to look out for with Louisiana Iris

34:05 Rich's favorite Louisiana Iris varieties

36:29 Iris fragrance

36:54 What plants are good companion plants for Louisiana Iris?

38:38 What are breeders looking for in Louisiana Iris?

40:35 Old-Fashioned favorite varieties of Louisiana Iris

42:21 Public garden displays containing Louisiana Iris

44:17 Contact Rich and learn more at website threeshovelsfarm.com and on social media

44:47 Rich's Louisiana Iris variety recommendations for beginning gardeners

46:31 Society for Louisiana Iris, website louisianas.org

47:27 Book “The Urban Garden” by Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight

48:51 Plant Profile: Japanese painted ferns (Athyrium niponicum)

50:46 What’s new in the garden this week? Blooms, Okra, Squash

51:04 Garden tips: Plant combinations

51:24 Local gardening events

51:26 "Growing Roses at Home" on June 28 at Merrifield Garden Center in Fair Oaks, VA

51:46 Learn more about classes and events at merrifieldgardencenter.com

52:13 Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens summer hours June 3 through Sept 6

52:33 Lotus and Water Lily Festival on July 18 and 19 at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

52:42 Learn more at nps.org

52:48 "Backyard Composting" on Aug 1 at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA

53:05 Register at fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

53:38 Christy Page reads "10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June" by Amanda MacArthuri

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 64: Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial?

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-64-daylilies.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 150: Sourcing Native Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-150-sourcing.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Show Notes: Maya Hand

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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Louisiana Iris at Three Shovels Farm.