(TB) 'Solana'
1923, Shull
'Solana' (
J. M. Shull, R. 1920) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y9L; R., 1920. Yellow and chestnut maroon.
Nursery listings: Shull 1923; 1926; Camp. 1924; Brand 1932; Kat. 1932; 1939.
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From Chevy Chase Iris Garden, Marion Shull catalog, 1926: SOLANA— A tall Variegata. Standards Lemon Chrome and falls Bordeaux. Somewhat on the order of Knysna but with more solid falls and heavier built flowers. Very free flowering on low- branching stems that carry up to 15 flowers. Height 3 feet. $2.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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