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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing STEVE. Sdlg. 1279, 34", ML. (Tealwood X Blue Moon). Stds. deep blue; Falls the same; ruffled, all parts wide. Flat form. Stylearms are unusually wide, ruffled and elliptical. One branch; three or four buds. HC '74. Net $30.00. Illini Iris. |
'Steve' Historic iris Preservation Society link. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Steve1.jpg | manage | 21 K | 15 Jun 2016 - 19:58 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery |
jpg | Steve3.jpg | manage | 34 K | 11 May 2013 - 19:58 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Homestead Farms |
jpg | sib-steve1-08.jpg | manage | 49 K | 07 Dec 2009 - 16:29 | Main.mikeu | Steve by Mike Unser |
jpg | sib-steve1.jpg | manage | 32 K | 07 Dec 2009 - 16:30 | Main.mikeu | Steve by Mike Unser |
jpg | steve04.jpg | manage | 60 K | 08 Jul 2013 - 22:38 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens |
JPG | steve1.JPG | manage | 829 K | 08 Jun 2018 - 19:23 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Vicki Flanagan |
JPG | steve2.JPG | manage | 920 K | 08 Jun 2018 - 19:24 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Vicki Flanagan |
JPG | steve3.JPG | manage | 957 K | 08 Jun 2018 - 19:26 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Vicki Flanagan |
JPG | steve5.JPG | manage | 216 K | 11 Feb 2024 - 13:53 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom |