■(TB) 'Cuss A'Blue Streak'
1993, Miller
'Cuss A'Blue Streak' (
David Miller, R. 1992). Seedling# DM 85-5A. TB, 32-34" (81-86 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards white with silvery blue green (RHS 157B) cast; falls same, very slight light blue centerline extending from blue beards to edge; slight fragrance.
'Song Of Norway' X
'Lorilee'. Long 1993. Honorable Mention 1995;
Award of Merit 1998;
Favorite Guest Iris 1998.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing CUSS A'BLUE STREAK (David Miller) Sdlg. OM85-5A. This silver-white with bluegreen cast (RHS 157B) has a very light blue stripe extending from the light silver blue beards to tip of falls. You'll appreciate the 7+ buds, thick 34" stalks, heavy substance and good branching. EC's 1989 & 1991. Song of Norway X Lorilee. $25.00. Long's Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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