■(SIB) 'Silver Edge
1974, McEwen
'Silver Edge' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1973) SIB (56+ chromosome tetraploid), 28" (71 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards medium blue (RHS 89C); Falls medium blue (89B) with distinct silver edge, yellow-white blaze; blue styles with turquoise midrib; ruffled. (
'Orville Fay' X (
'White Swirl' X
'Violet Flare')) McEwen 1974.
Honorable Mention 1975;
Favorite Guest Iris 1976;
Morgan Award 1978.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #214 July 1974 Introducing SILVER EDGE. 28", EM-LM. Medium blue (RHS 89B). Six-inch flowers with silver edge encircling the horizontally flaring F. Nicely branched; 5-7 buds. Moderately fertile sister of Navy Brass. $30.00. Currier McEwen. |
'Silver Edge' Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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