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■(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.
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- ElladanMcLeester - 2010-12-12
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IMG_20200429_1543432.jpgjpg IMG_20200429_1543432.jpg manage 779 K 07 Mar 2023 - 03:41 IrisAmoena  
IMG_20230502_1041533.jpgjpg IMG_20230502_1041533.jpg manage 1 MB 05 May 2023 - 15:12 IrisAmoena  
LemonPledge01.jpgjpg LemonPledge01.jpg manage 65 K 18 Aug 2014 - 02:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
LemonPledge02.JPGJPG LemonPledge02.JPG manage 58 K 28 Mar 2014 - 22:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
LemonPledgeAA.jpgjpg LemonPledgeAA.jpg manage 27 K 17 Feb 2011 - 00:30 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
lemon_pledge_66.jpgjpg lemon_pledge_66.jpg manage 72 K 12 Dec 2010 - 20:52 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
lemonpledge01.jpgjpg lemonpledge01.jpg manage 37 K 11 Aug 2014 - 18:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Malevil Iris Gardens
lemonpledge03.jpgjpg lemonpledge03.jpg manage 66 K 09 Mar 2015 - 11:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
lemonpledge3.jpgjpg lemonpledge3.jpg manage 48 K 16 May 2013 - 21:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r17 - 05 May 2023, IrisAmoena
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