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■(IB) 'Elizabeth Huntington'

1928, Huntington

'Elizabeth Huntington' (H. G. Huntington, R. 1930) DB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1M. (sport of 'Zua'). Huntington 1928. Synonyms: 'Zublu'; 'Blue Zua'; not the same as 'Bluzugraf'.

Note: Related links Novelty iris

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Curtesy of Mike Lowe from old World Iris Society site.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens

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From Maple Valley Iris Garden catalog, 1937: ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON (Hunt.1929) VE. 24 in. A deep blue with a frosted crepy texture. like that of Zua. They bloom together very early and make good companions. 20c
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON VE-20". Most remarkable & interesting Intermediate Iris with petals heavily crinkled like crepe paper. Large flowers in lilac-blue, deeper in the falls. Pollen plentiful. Sport of Zua. Reg. $1.00; on $10 order 7Sc; on $25 order 60c; 3 for $1.SS; 10 for $4.65.
 

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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-- BobPries - 2010-11-09
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ElizabethHuntington01.JPGJPG ElizabethHuntington01.JPG manage 59 K 11 Dec 2014 - 20:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ElizabethHuntington13BHI.jpgjpg ElizabethHuntington13BHI.jpg manage 97 K 17 Apr 2012 - 19:53 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Elizabeth_Huntington.jpgjpg Elizabeth_Huntington.jpg manage 49 K 09 Nov 2010 - 21:05 BobPries Curtesy of Mike Lowe from old World Iris Society site.
elizabethhunington01.JPGJPG elizabethhunington01.JPG manage 561 K 10 May 2018 - 20:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
elizabethhunington02.JPGJPG elizabethhunington02.JPG manage 512 K 10 May 2018 - 20:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
elizabethhuntington9.JPGJPG elizabethhuntington9.JPG manage 126 K 21 May 2023 - 02:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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