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■(BB) 'Olive Cocktail'

1969, Brown

'Olive Cocktail' ( Alta Brown, R. 1968) Seedling #64-47-7. BB, 21" (53 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards smoky greenish tan; falls same with darker brown at haft and hint of lavender in center; brown beard. 'Jungle Shadows' X 'Wayward Wind'. Brown's Iris Gard 1969. Exhibition Certificate 1968, Honorable Mention 1970; Award of Merit 1972.

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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing OLIVE COCKTAIL. #64-47-7. Jungle Shadows X Wayward Wind. 21". Smoky greenish tan with darker brown haft and brown beard. Flaring form and dainty size. EC '68? $15.00. Brown's Iris Garden.
 
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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