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■(TB) 'Earth Song'

1993, Kegerise

'Earth Song' (Evelyn Kegerise, R. 1992) Seedling 87-806-1. TB, 35-36" (89-91 cm), Midseason late bloom. Standards yellow; Falls violet, edge lighter; beards yellow, mustard in throat; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Edith Wolford' X 'Helen Wanner'. Evelyn Kegerise 1993. Honorable Mention 1997.

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From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing EARTH SONG-TB 35-36" E-M. Ruffled and semi-flaring bicolor. Yellow standards and violet-blue falls, edged paler violet-blue; yellow beards. Four branches plus spur, 10 blooms. Edith Wolford X Helen Wanner. $30.00. Evelyn Kegerise.
 

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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EARTHSONG07.jpgjpg EARTHSONG07.jpg manage 56 K 20 Apr 2014 - 03:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
EARTHSONG08.jpgjpg EARTHSONG08.jpg manage 59 K 20 Apr 2014 - 03:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
EarthSong02.JPGJPG EarthSong02.JPG manage 68 K 24 Mar 2014 - 13:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
EarthSong03.JPGJPG EarthSong03.JPG manage 81 K 24 Mar 2014 - 13:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
EarthSongBJ.JPGJPG EarthSongBJ.JPG manage 71 K 07 Feb 2012 - 22:48 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Blue J Iris
EarthSongCT.jpgjpg EarthSongCT.jpg manage 26 K 29 Oct 2011 - 15:04 Main.Betsy881 Photo by C & T Iris Patch
EarthSongNN.jpgjpg EarthSongNN.jpg manage 44 K 06 Nov 2011 - 20:43 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
Earthsong5.jpgjpg Earthsong5.jpg manage 36 K 09 Dec 2013 - 21:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Plantas Distintas-Spain
earthsong01.jpgjpg earthsong01.jpg manage 112 K 27 Nov 2015 - 21:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
earthsong02.jpgjpg earthsong02.jpg manage 100 K 27 Nov 2015 - 21:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
earthsong2.JPGJPG earthsong2.JPG manage 7 K 10 Jul 2011 - 05:30 Main.tasmania7  
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