■(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'.
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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. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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