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■(TB) 'James P.'

1995, Dunn

'James P' (Mary Dunn, R. 1994). Seedling# M84-889-3. TB, 37" (94 cm), Late midseason bloom. Ruffled silvery french blue violet, deeper on edge of falls; beards matching violet. 'Crystalyn' X Gaulter seedling# 81-70: ('Portrait Of Larrie' x 'Carriage Trade'). MAD Iris 1995. Honorable Mention 1997.

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From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing JAMES P. (M. Dunn) Silver-blue lilac, deeper at the edge of the petals. Silvery area at center of fall below matching beard. Very wide and ruffled; outstanding substance and form. A favorite since first bloom. It has been named for a very involved IRIS friend - JAMES P. McWHIRTER. $35.00. M.A.D. Iris Garden.
 

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

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jamesp01.JPGJPG jamesp01.JPG manage 78 K 29 Jan 2014 - 04:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
jamesp03.jpgjpg jamesp03.jpg manage 161 K 03 Sep 2015 - 19:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
jamesp05.JPGJPG jamesp05.JPG manage 48 K 14 May 2020 - 01:44 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1997 Stockton Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
jamesp2.jpgjpg jamesp2.jpg manage 80 K 29 Jan 2014 - 04:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
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