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■(SPU) 'Kitt Peak'

1987, Wickenkamp

'Kitt Peak' ( Floyd Wickenkamp, R. 1986) Seedling #SP-79-10. SPU, 53" (135 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards medium blue violet, shading to yellow at base; falls deep blue violet, shading to chocolate brown, bright yellow signal extending in rays into brown area. 'Burnished Brass' X 'Proverb'. Shepard Iris 1987. Favorite Guest 1987; Honorable Mention 1989; Award of Merit 1994.

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From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing KITT PEAK (Wickenkamp '87) SPU, 53", M. $20.00. Floyd's newest baby is rather unique! The standards are medium blue-violet shading to yellow at the base while the falls are deep blue-violet shading to chocolate brown. Bright yellow signal extends yellow rays into the brown, creating a beautiful effect. Burnished Brass X Proverb. Shepard Iris Garden.
 


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Kitt_Peak.jpgjpg Kitt_Peak.jpg manage 37 K 29 Jan 2011 - 15:06 EleanorHutchison photo by Rodney Barton
kittpeak2.JPGJPG kittpeak2.JPG manage 41 K 09 May 2013 - 20:11 Main.TLaurin photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
kittpeak3.jpgjpg kittpeak3.jpg manage 39 K 15 Sep 2013 - 00:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kary Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r12 - 11 Jan 2023, dougchyz
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