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■(TB) 'Lou Ben'

1993, Worel

'Lou Ben' (Jack Worel, R. 1993). Seedling# 19-20-4. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled dark blue violet, white blaze below dark blue violet beards; slight sweet fragrance. 'St. Louis Blues' X 'Cosmic Dance'. Holly Lane 1993.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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Lou_Ben1.jpgjpg Lou_Ben1.jpg manage 90 K 17 Feb 2021 - 02:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Lou_Ben_J._Worel_1993.jpgjpg Lou_Ben_J._Worel_1993.jpg manage 54 K 21 Sep 2014 - 00:45 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Lou_Ben_TB_Jack_Worel_1993.jpgjpg Lou_Ben_TB_Jack_Worel_1993.jpg manage 76 K 21 Sep 2014 - 00:45 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
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