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(IB) 'Comtesse de Courcy'

1860, Verdier

'Comtesse de Courcy' (Eugène Verdier, 1860). IB. Midseason bloom. Color Class W2. Standards white, frilled and shaded lilac; Falls white, traced lilac at the base, or claw. 2 ft.

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References

Verdier 1860; Van Houtte 1867; Wing 1920; AAA 122. ; C.; RHS 1916; AA clix.
Vilmorin-Andrieu & Cie, catalogue de plantes 1918, p. 47.
From the 1919 Wing Seed Catalog: "AGNES — A beautiful Iris. S. White, frilled and shaded lilac; F. white, traced with lilac at the base of claw. Two feet. 25c."
From Dean Iris Gardens catalog, 1925: "COMTESSE DE COURCY. S. heavily veined and dotted lightlavender-violet; F. veined same but not as heavily. Each 35¢; doz. $2.50."

Synonyms

Agememnon, 'Agnès', Courcy, Eugene Sacaven, Gen. Agememnon, Lord Seymour, Plicata Sappho, Sympathy.

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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