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■(TB) 'Cowboy In Black'

2005, Hedgecock

'Cowboy In Black' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2004). Seedling# K-28-A. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards black, ruffled; falls black, ruffled and fluted; beards dark purple, 3/4" near-black horns; slight sweet fragrance. 'Dracula's Shadow' X seedling# A-31-7: (seedling# 83-25: ('Space Dragon' x 'Tuxedo') x seedling# 84-48: 'Sky Hooks' x 'Swazi Princess')). Comanche Acres 2005. Honorable Mention 2008.

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Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.Photo by Jeanette GrahamPhoto by Elladan McLeesterphoto by Comanche Acres Iris GardensTaken at the AIS 2005 National in St. Louis, MO
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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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-- JanLauritzen - 2010-10-29
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
CowboyInBlack_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg CowboyInBlack_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 68 K 29 Oct 2010 - 18:36 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2005 National in St. Louis, MO
cowboy_in_black-X2.jpgjpg cowboy_in_black-X2.jpg manage 225 K 18 Feb 2016 - 22:54 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
cowboyinblack01.jpgjpg cowboyinblack01.jpg manage 60 K 29 Aug 2014 - 00:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
cowboyinblack02.jpgjpg cowboyinblack02.jpg manage 27 K 24 Dec 2014 - 16:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
cowboyinblack3.jpgjpg cowboyinblack3.jpg manage 41 K 06 May 2013 - 18:12 TerryLaurin photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r15 - 28 Jan 2022, Harloiris
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