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■(TB) 'Dressed In Black'

2018, Painter

'Dressed In Black' (Lesley Painter, R. 2017). Seedling L11-7A. TB, 39" (99 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards and style arms black; falls dark black; beards black-gold; slight sweet fragrance. 'Pyroclast' X 'High Octane'. Napa Country 2018. Honorable Mention 2021.

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Photo by Napa Country Iris GardenPhoto by Superstition Iris Gardens

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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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-- BetsyHiggins - 18 Jan 2018
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DressedinBlack01.JPGJPG DressedinBlack01.JPG manage 44 K 19 Jan 2018 - 03:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Garden
dressedinblack9.JPGJPG dressedinblack9.JPG manage 272 K 04 Jan 2021 - 21:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r9 - 02 Aug 2024, BobPries
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