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■(BB) 'Swami'

1969, Ghio

'Swami' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1968) Seedling #61-139Z. BB, 24" (61 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards grayed yellow; falls blue, etched grayed yellow. 'Wizard' sibling X ( 'Pretty Quadroon' x 'Frosted Starlight'). Bay View 1969. Honorable Mention 1970.

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From Bay View Gardens catalog,1969: SWAMI. 26 inches, L. Lady Mohr first introduced us to those "kooky" colorings, and we have been enticed by them ever since. This border bearded iris is a unique coloring which is difficult to describe. The falls are a blend of blue, yellow, violet, and tan with burnt-gold shoulders and a brownish beard. The standards are also sort of burnt-gold with a tannish infusion. As we said, different is the only way to describe SWAMI. The flower size and rhizome size are in proportion to the height of the stalk. Nothing quite like this one. No. 63-139Z: (Wizard sib X (Pretty Quadroon x Frosted Starlight) ). $15.00
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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Topic revision: r9 - 24 Mar 2022, TLaurin
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