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Benbow (Bliss, 1917). Self-colored flowers of deep violet blue on stems three feet high - $0.50. [Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930] |
From Iris Fields catalog, 1927: BEN BOW (Bliss, 1917). A deep violet blue self. Large flowers on tall well developed stems, 3 ft .50 |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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JPG | Benbow oblique.JPG | manage | 1 MB | 21 May 2022 - 15:50 | DaveinPA | |
jpg | benbow01.jpg | manage | 19 K | 12 Sep 2013 - 18:26 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Anne Milner-Bliss Irises-United Kingdom |
jpg | benbow2.jpg | manage | 20 K | 13 Sep 2013 - 14:21 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Anne Milner-Bliss Irises-United Kingdom |