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■(TB) 'Truly Violet'

1957, Davidson

'Truly Violet' (B. LeRoy Davidson, R. 1955). Seedling# D-521. TB, 38" (97 cm), Late midseason bloom. Spectrum-violet self, paler shoulders; beard soft yellow. 'Char-Maize' x 'Clovelly'. Davidson 1957. Honorable Mention 1958.

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From AIS Bulletin #146, July 1957. Introducing TRULY VIOLET. Deepest shade of violet in iris yet-Bradley's Violet to Spectrum Violet (Ridgeway) paling on hafts to a White Beard. A good grower under many conditions. Nine self-colored, very ruffled, heavily substanced distinctive flowers on three-foot strong stalks at Early-Midseason to Late. From Char-maize X Clovelly, it has both Dominion and Snow Flurry blood and is fertile both ways. Offered at $20.00 net. B. LEROY DAVIDSON.
 
 

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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