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■(TB) 'Country Butter'

1953, Sass

'Country Butter' (Henry E. Sass, R. 1952) TB, 30" (76 cm), Midseason bloom. Yellow self. Seedling# 46-132 X seedling# 44-111. seedling# 46-132 is unknown; seedling# 44-111 is seedling# 40-248: a white from 'Snowking' X 'Ola Kala'. Sass, Fleur de Lis 1953. Honorable Mention 1954

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Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2023, Finksburg, MD.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPicture taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, NebraskaDetail of Pfeiffer photo
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References:

From Sass catalog, 1953: COUNTRY BUTTER (48-378) (1953)- A yellow of good garden value. Lemon yellow (Wilson Color Chart). Short. $5.00
From Fleur De Lis catalog, 1956: COUNTRY BUTTER (Sass 1953) M. L. 36 in.((Sable x Starless Night) x ((Snow King x white recessive sdlg. from plicatas) x Ola Kala)). A medium to large flower of semi-flaring, rather globular form. A self of deep butter yellow with a rich gold beard, this has very heavy substance and a smooth, shining finish. H.M. 1954. 3.50
 

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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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-06-05
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Country Butter.jpegjpeg Country Butter.jpeg manage 451 K 10 Oct 2023 - 11:50 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2023, Finksburg, MD.
CountryButter01.JPGJPG CountryButter01.JPG manage 50 K 11 Dec 2014 - 03:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CountryButter02.JPGJPG CountryButter02.JPG manage 85 K 14 Aug 2021 - 02:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CountryButter12BHI.jpgjpg CountryButter12BHI.jpg manage 70 K 16 Apr 2012 - 17:49 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CountryButter252.JPGJPG CountryButter252.JPG manage 44 K 06 Jun 2010 - 03:00 KentPfeiffer Picture taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
CountryButter252bh.JPGJPG CountryButter252bh.JPG manage 27 K 03 Aug 2017 - 13:46 BetsyHiggins Detail of Pfeiffer photo
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