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■(JI) 'Persephone'

1994, Innerst

'Persephone' ( Sterling Innerst, R. 1993) Seedling 1555-2. JI (6 F.), 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Brilliant red violet, white area around full yellow signal. 'Yusho' X 'Banners on Parade'. Iris Pond 1994. Honorable Mention 1999.

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Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.Iris PersephoneIris PersephonePhoto by Nyla Hughesphoto by Carol WarnerPhoto by Ensata GardensPhoto by Sans Souci Nursery

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From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing PERSEPHONE (Innerst '94). Sdlg. 1555-2, Japanese, 36", M, 6 large falls, 3 branches, 6 buds! Brilliant wine-red with prominent white area flaring out from the full yellow signal to almost the edge of petals. White styles gently kissed wine-red. (Yusho X Banners on Parade). $35.00. The Iris Pond.
 

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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Iris Persephone par Elise AMANN (1).JPGJPG Iris Persephone par Elise AMANN (1).JPG manage 643 K 08 Feb 2023 - 22:25 EliseAMANN Iris Persephone
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JIPersephoneNH.jpgjpg JIPersephoneNH.jpg manage 50 K 22 Jun 2013 - 14:40 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nyla Hughes
Persephone2.JPGJPG Persephone2.JPG manage 80 K 19 Jun 2013 - 21:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
persephone.jpgjpg persephone.jpg manage 18 K 15 Jun 2010 - 04:19 Main.wilsonjh photo by Carol Warner
persephone4.jpgjpg persephone4.jpg manage 16 K 25 Nov 2013 - 16:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
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