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■(TB) 'Cornhusker'

2005, Stanek

'Cornhusker' (Tim Stanek, R. 2000). Seedling# 9888. TB, 37" (94 cm). Early to late bloom and rebloom. Standards canary yellow (RHS 9B), midrib green; style arms and falls aureolin yellow (12A); beards solid indian yellow (17A); ruffled; slight musky fragrance. 'Pure As Gold' X seedling# 95-1Y: ('Bonus Mama' x seedling# 91-22). Stanek 2005.

See below:
Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, NebraskaPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by AitkenPhoto by Colin Campbell- Iris Hills Farm.Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-LithuaniaSass Memorial Garden near Ashland, NebraskaPhoto by Superstition Iris GardensPhoto by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Ken WalkerPhoto by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022

References:

From AIS Bulletin #337 April 2005 Introducing CORNHVSKER (T. Stanek '05) TB. 37". ML & RE. Nicely closed canary yellow (RHS 9B) standards with a greenish midrib. Style arms and ruffled falls are aureolin yellow (RHS 12A). Beards are solid Indian yellow (RHS 17A). The flower has a delightful musky fragrance. Nicely branched with 7 to 10 buds and healthy purple based foliage. CORNHUSKER is very reliable blooming spring summer and fall here in southwest IOWA zone 4. Sdlg.98-88: Pure as Gold X (Bonus Mama ((Moon's Delight x Golden Encore) (Com Harvest x Inga Ivey)). RE: IA CA NE. $50.00. Tim Stanek.
 

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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
CornHusker01.JPGJPG CornHusker01.JPG manage 110 K 29 Mar 2018 - 03:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
CornHusker010.JPGJPG CornHusker010.JPG manage 117 K 18 Dec 2023 - 13:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
CornHusker011.JPGJPG CornHusker011.JPG manage 171 K 18 Dec 2023 - 13:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
Cornhusker.JPGJPG Cornhusker.JPG manage 55 K 14 May 2010 - 17:09 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
Cornhusker2005Stanek.JPGJPG Cornhusker2005Stanek.JPG manage 60 K 14 May 2010 - 17:09 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
Cornhusker_KWW.JPGJPG Cornhusker_KWW.JPG manage 69 K 09 May 2015 - 14:32 Main.KWalker Photo by Ken Walker
cornhusker02.jpgjpg cornhusker02.jpg manage 50 K 26 Apr 2014 - 18:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
cornhusker03.jpgjpg cornhusker03.jpg manage 17 K 10 Aug 2018 - 01:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell- Iris Hills Farm.
cornhusker1.jpgjpg cornhusker1.jpg manage 46 K 11 Nov 2017 - 04:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania
cornhusker4.jpgjpg cornhusker4.jpg manage 51 K 22 May 2013 - 02:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
cornhusker5.jpgjpg cornhusker5.jpg manage 28 K 22 Jul 2013 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
cornhuskerriley.jpgjpg cornhuskerriley.jpg manage 163 K 06 Jan 2022 - 13:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022
cornhuskerriley1.JPGJPG cornhuskerriley1.JPG manage 195 K 07 Jan 2022 - 15:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022
cornhuskerriley10.jpgjpg cornhuskerriley10.jpg manage 174 K 09 Jan 2022 - 13:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022
cornhuskerriley11.JPGJPG cornhuskerriley11.JPG manage 197 K 27 Jan 2022 - 20:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Jan. 2022
Topic revision: r26 - 18 Dec 2023, TerryLaurin
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