Bearded Iris

[gingernutranger]

Where is a good online place I can get cheap bearded iris? I saw this lime green one in a catolouge but cant remember what it was.

Thanks Much

 

[Ridgerunner]

I know this is an old post but I'll reopen it. I don't know of any place online, but you might check to see if your local University has a Horticultural Club, see if you can contact your local Master Gardener program, and the one I think may be the best chance, visit some Farmer's Markets and chat with people selling flowers. Not all Farmer's Market business takes place at the market. I would expect Seattle to have a Botanical Gardens. Chat with people there.

I think all these give you a fair chance of finding iris that do well locally. As hardy as iris are, I'm not sure that is as important as it is with many other plants, but anyway....

Good luck.

 

[Greensage45]

Hi Gingernutranger,

I am so shocked I did not see this post myself. This has been a little bit since you posted. I sure hope you come in and check on this post, because I think I found something really nice!

Here, on Craigslist in Seattle, Washington (your town), http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/grd/1366711813.html , this is a listing for a fantastic plant sale. It is tomorrow 9/11. ( I know, what timing ):/

Anyways, look down the list you will see Iris!!!

I sure hope you see this. If you miss it, you can always keep your eye out for other things on Craigslist, or you can simply add a posting for what you are looking for under "Wanted", I am sure there is some elderly person just dying (sorry), just hoping to find you so that you can come clear out all the iris that has taken over.

Wishing you luck in your quest. I always get new Iris locally from folks who want to rid themselves of the excess rhizomes. My next Iris will be a brightly colored Bearded Orange Iris. I doubt it has a name but I saw it blooming this Spring. I loved it!

Ron

oh wow, here is another local in your area with plants to get rid of:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/grd/1363363238.html

Here are some Daffodils: http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/grd/1363106745.html

Another plant sale in your area: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/grd/1361857445.html They list some Siberian Iris. Very nice!

Another Siberian listing http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/grd/1360572631.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/1357374109.html

 

[injunjoe]

Wow Ron looks like you went out of your way to help out there!

Gingernutranger were you able to get any of these great deals?

Nice job there Ron!