■(TB) 'Lemon Pledge'
2004, Spears
'Lemon Pledge' (
Joe Spears, R. 2003). Seedling# 98-05. TB, 37" (94 cm), Early midseason bloom. Ruffled and laced bright yellow; style arms and beards yellow; pronounced spicy fragrance. (Sutton seedling# J-197A: (
'Waltz Across Texas' x
'Orange Popsicle') x Sutton seedling# J-197C, sibling) X self. Argyle Acres 2004.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #333 April 2004 Introducing LEMON PLEDGE (Spears) TB 37' EM. We are introducing this gorgeous ruffled bright yellow iris because of its distinctive lemon fragrance. It has been a favorite of visitors to our garden for years. Tall elegant stalks with excellent branching and many buds, Sdlg 98-05. Sutton Sdlg LP (Sutton Sdlg J-197-a (Waltz Across Texas x Orange Popsicle) x Sutton Sdlg J-197-c (sib X Self. $40.00. Argyle Acres. |
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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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