■(IB) 'Glee'
1923, McKinney
'Glee' (
Ella Porter McKinney. 1923) IB. Early bloom. Color Class-Y4L.
'Socrates' x
'Statellae'. Award of Merit, AIS 1928' Bull. AIS 26: 53. Kam/ 1928/
Awarded the AIS Award of Merit for 1923 introductions published in the January 1928 AIS Bulletin, page 53, see reference below.
Note: Although originally registered as IB, Glee would be an SDB in today's classification based upon its height of 12" as noted in Reference below.
See below:
In Totty's 1923 catalog: "Glee (McKinney) This is a dwarf Iris of exceptional merit. The profusion of its pale yellow bloom and the gay grace of its two flowered stems merit the name given by the originator. It bloomed over a period of three weeks this past season and is an acquisition, receiving praise wherever seen. Stock limited. Late April and early May. 12 inches. Price . . per plant, $3.00 " |
The AIS Awards from 1926 and 1927 judges reports at the New York Botanical Garden were published in the January 1928 Bulletin, page 53. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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