■(TB) 'Blackbird Tears'

2019, Poole

'Blackbird Tears' (Steve Poole, R. 2014). Seedling# MM-12-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms medium dark lobelia blue randomly overlaid with darker lobelia blue tears; falls lighter dusty lobelia blue randomly patterned with darker lobelia blue tears, underside pale lobelia blue; beards medium dark lobelia blue, purple infused dusty yellow in throat. 'Falcon Pride' X seedling# CC-1-6: (seedling# T-9-1: (seedling# H-9-7c: (seedling# B-6-8: ('Brave Viking' x 'Marion Maid') x 'Sada Vaughn') x 'Five Star Admiral') x seedling# Z-2-1: (seedling# T-17-1: (seedling# D-42-3: (Brown seedling# H-12-1, see 'Melody Ruth' pod parent, x 'Dear Dollie') x 'Five Star Admiral') x 'Aaron’s Bluebells')). Rockytop 2019. Honorable Mention 2021. First place, most floriferous irises, International Iris Competition in France, 2017.

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Awaiting original catalog description.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- JohnBlack - 2015-05-22

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BLACKBIRD TEARS.jpgjpg BLACKBIRD TEARS.jpg manage 183 K 03 Oct 2022 - 17:14 Main.dougchyz 'Blackbird Tears' from Phil Williams
DSCN1653 Blackbird Tears.JPGJPG DSCN1653 Blackbird Tears.JPG manage 3 MB 03 Oct 2022 - 14:58 Main.dougchyz 'Blackbird Tears' photo from Steve Poole
blackbirdtears9.JPGJPG blackbirdtears9.JPG manage 183 K 07 May 2023 - 10:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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