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■(TB) 'Lake Tenaya'

1950, Miess

'Lake Tenaya' (Elma Miess, R. 1948). TB. Midseason Bloom. Color Class-B1M. 'Mountain Sky' x 'Great Lakes'. Syllmaar 1950. Honorable Mention 1950.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #117, April 1950. Introducing LAKE TENAYA (E. Miess-1950) One of the most gracefully poised and branched of all the iris. Bluest of blue, plus an intense yellow beard. Falls are flaring. Standards domed, slightly ruffled. Good substance. $10.00.
From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1952: LAKE TENAYA (Meiss) A new blue iris released by Miss Elma Meiss in 1950. The standards are domed, and the falls are flaring to horizontal, the entire flower is slightly ruffled throughout, and has excellent substance and carriage. 42 inches. $5.00. Syllmar Gardens 1950.
 
 

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.

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LakeTenayaBHI.jpgjpg LakeTenayaBHI.jpg manage 199 K 19 Nov 2011 - 01:11 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
LakeTenayaBHI1.JPGJPG LakeTenayaBHI1.JPG manage 68 K 21 Aug 2021 - 11:59 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
laketenaya.JPGJPG laketenaya.JPG manage 644 K 25 Jun 2018 - 03:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
laketenaya1.JPGJPG laketenaya1.JPG manage 653 K 25 Jun 2018 - 03:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
laketenaya2.JPGJPG laketenaya2.JPG manage 539 K 25 Jun 2018 - 03:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
laketenaya3.JPGJPG laketenaya3.JPG manage 663 K 25 Jun 2018 - 03:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
laketenaya4.JPGJPG laketenaya4.JPG manage 431 K 25 Jun 2018 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
laketenayaAA.jpgjpg laketenayaAA.jpg manage 47 K 05 Mar 2011 - 20:51 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
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