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■(BB) 'Spaceflight'

1985, Saxton

'Spaceflight' (Donald Saxton, R. 1985) Seedling #78-18. BB, 27" (70 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards light yellow around midrib, fading to very pale violet toward rim; lightly ruffled; falls light violet blue with darker rim and line spot pattern, pleat ruffled; dark yellow beard tipped violet. 'Liftoff' X self. Saxton Iris 1985. High Commendation 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing SPACEFLIGHT (Saxton) Sdlg. 78-18, 8B, 27",ML. Light yellow standards blending toward the rims to very pale violet with open, erect wave ruffling. Light violet-blue falls with darker rims and line spot pattern and pleated ruffling. Dark yellow beards tipped violet. Wide 3/4ths flaring form. HC '82. Liftoff X self. $25.00. Saxton 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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