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SDB 'Abuzz With Charm' (Carol Coleman, R. 2012). Home base for C. Iris On Pond (CIOP) a family owned hybridizing & display garden. Iris & daylilies are the speciality of the garden at CIOP. Our introductions can be mail ordered by contacting us at ciop2606@msn.com All photos and production work on this site are product of Ken & Carol Coleman, owners of C. Iris On Pond. Use the many links provided above to locate horticultural, organizational & retail information. We of course will be glad to provide assistance in locating a source for just about anything you see on our site. As an American Iris Society Display Garden, assisting the public is our main priority. Assistance in locating sources for hard to find A. I. S. registered & introduced iris cultivars is also provided via email requests. Southwestern Idaho growing conditions promote healthy disease free plants. Our elevation is 2,790 ft. Latitude is 43 deg. 35 min. north. Idaho soils vary from sandy, both granitic and lava, to clay. Radical changes in soil conditions over very short distances are just a fact of life in the Gem State. Good top soil is only found on flood plain areas. CIOP's soil is heavy clay with a ph of 6.5 to 7.5. Boise & the surounding Treasure Valley is rain challenged with only 12 inches per year. Sunshine is abundant. Our survival depends on extensive reservior systems holding water from winter snow pack in the nearby mountains. Flood irrigation & deep wells are the norm. Temperatures vary from a high of +111 deg. f. to a low of -26 deg. f. During the last decade winter temperatures in the minus catagory have been rare. Sagebrush, bitterbrush, prickly pear cactus and I. missouriensis are common native flora on the valley floor and surrounding foothills. Timbered areas naturally occur only where winter snows accumulate or along waterways. We are on city water and use an extensive soaker/drip system. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. C. Iris On Pond is NOT A RETAIL PLANT NURSERY OR STORE. On site plant sales are restricted. CIOP is an Idaho State licensed nursery dedicated to Research, Development (hybridizing) & Education. Training sessions for A.I.S. Garden judges are regularly held at CIOP. As a display garden for Miniature Dwarf, Median, Louisiana & Siberian irises the public is also welcome. Call ahead for directions (208 336 3052) or click on 'Contact/Directions' link at top of this page. CIOP has in recent years contributed many potted iris & daylily cultivars to the University of Idaho Arboretium & the Idaho Botanical Garden. Health issues are beginning to take their toll but we will endeavor to continue all that we do as long as we are able. Best to all Carol & Ken ![]()
Daylily, SKINWALKER
Site images are taken with Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras. Images are Jpeg's of 85-150 kb. Useable image files from our TIF/RAW formated archives may be obtained by contacting us via email (see link above). Assume all copyrights are reserved. Images may be down loaded for personal non-profit or club use only. Again if you need high quality image files, email us. We regularly assist garden clubs & A.I.S. affiliates with their image needs. | ||||||||||
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