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■(JI) 'Artesian Spring'

2010, Harris

'Artesian Spring' (Chad Harris, R. 2009). Seedling 02JC15. JI (6 F.), 48" (122 cm), Late bloom. Falls blending of purple (RHS 83C), blue undertones (90A), overall effect (86A), faint neon blue (92A) ray pattern, signal bright golden yellow (13B); style arms multiple upright white, blue violet (93C) crests, pastel violet (91C) edges; rolling ruffles. 'Night Angel' X 'Frosted Intrigue'. Mt. Pleasant, Salmon Creek 2010. Honorable Mention 2015, Award of Merit 2019.

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Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Ensata GardensPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-06-10
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ArtesianSpring04.jpgjpg ArtesianSpring04.jpg manage 104 K 17 Mar 2016 - 02:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
ArtesianSpring_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg ArtesianSpring_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 68 K 13 Jun 2010 - 22:53 Main.janlauritzen Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesian-spring1-17.jpgjpg artesian-spring1-17.jpg manage 147 K 27 Aug 2017 - 05:44 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring01.JPGJPG artesianspring01.JPG manage 647 K 01 Dec 2015 - 03:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring02.JPGJPG artesianspring02.JPG manage 875 K 01 Dec 2015 - 04:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring03.jpgjpg artesianspring03.jpg manage 180 K 07 Mar 2016 - 14:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring04.jpgjpg artesianspring04.jpg manage 134 K 29 Jun 2020 - 11:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring05.jpgjpg artesianspring05.jpg manage 103 K 29 Jun 2020 - 11:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring06.jpgjpg artesianspring06.jpg manage 103 K 29 Jun 2020 - 18:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring07.jpgjpg artesianspring07.jpg manage 100 K 06 Jul 2020 - 10:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
artesianspring1.JPGJPG artesianspring1.JPG manage 961 K 08 Dec 2017 - 15:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
artesianspring2.jpgjpg artesianspring2.jpg manage 85 K 03 Mar 2014 - 21:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
Topic revision: r24 - 11 Jun 2022, DougChyz
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