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(Lapham No. L-8). In spite of the delicate pink color, this iris does not fade in Nashville's 90 degree heat. The branching and substance are good, and the form is pleasing. For three seasons, under trying weather conditions, it has performed excellently. [Douglas, Geddes (1942). More Variety Comments, 1942. American Iris Society Bulletin, 88(January 1943), 62.] |
From Marble Iris Gardens catalog, 1957: L. MERTON GAGE (Lapham 1942). EM. 40 in. Light raspberry-pink and cream-yellow. In effect a pink Iris with pale salmon standards and falls of rosaline-pink. The flowers are of medium size, produced in great profusion on tall stems. It is a rampant grower. H.M., 1942. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 |
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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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IMG_7332.jpg | manage | 277 K | 20 Dec 2018 - 23:41 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016 |
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IMG_7333.jpg | manage | 467 K | 20 Dec 2018 - 23:41 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016 |
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LMertonGage01.JPG | manage | 145 K | 25 Aug 2016 - 20:53 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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LMertonGage1DCL.JPG | manage | 69 K | 16 May 2014 - 17:06 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Dottie Ladman |
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LMertonGage2DCL.JPG | manage | 75 K | 16 May 2014 - 17:06 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Dottie Ladman |
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lmertongage-jb.jpg | manage | 58 K | 20 Feb 2013 - 02:07 | Main.Harloiris | photo by Mike Unser |
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lmertongage9.JPG | manage | 151 K | 11 Jan 2022 - 03:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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lmertongage90.JPG | manage | 129 K | 11 Jan 2022 - 03:51 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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lmertongage91.JPG | manage | 152 K | 11 Jan 2022 - 03:51 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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lmertongage92.JPG | manage | 125 K | 30 Dec 2024 - 15:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden |