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From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing LIFE OF RILEY (McWhirter) 36", M. With apricot-peach standards topping mauve dusty-rose falls set off by bright tangerine beards, the good mood created by this iris will ensure your garden lives the LIFE OF RILEY each and every Spring. See color centerfold ad this issue. $35.00. Cottage Gardens. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | LIFEOFRILEY01.jpg | manage | 157 K | 07 Dec 2015 - 03:43 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany |
jpg | Life-of-Riley1.jpg | manage | 26 K | 19 Sep 2016 - 20:54 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand |
jpg | Life-of-RileyNN.jpg | manage | 26 K | 08 Nov 2011 - 19:55 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
JPG | LifeOfRiley05.JPG | manage | 72 K | 28 Mar 2014 - 21:56 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
JPG | LifeOfRiley1.JPG | manage | 146 K | 25 Aug 2016 - 21:28 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
jpg | LifeOfRiley12BHI.jpg | manage | 91 K | 23 Apr 2012 - 20:27 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | LifeOfRiley281006.jpg | manage | 15 K | 12 Nov 2010 - 19:36 | ColleenModra | Colleen Modra Photo |
jpg | Life_Of_Riley.jpg | manage | 39 K | 04 Jan 2010 - 22:29 | MichaelGreenfield | Photo by John Bruce |
jpg | LifeofRiley2.jpg | manage | 144 K | 12 Sep 2017 - 03:20 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand |
jpg | life01.jpg | manage | 78 K | 13 Jun 2015 - 21:41 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
jpg | lifeofriley01.jpg | manage | 63 K | 11 Nov 2014 - 22:57 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | lifeofriley02.jpg | manage | 524 K | 02 Jan 2016 - 19:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | lifeofriley03.jpg | manage | 78 K | 16 Jul 2019 - 20:36 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
jpg | lifeofriley5.jpg | manage | 35 K | 05 Apr 2013 - 13:34 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | lifeofriley6.jpg | manage | 52 K | 24 Aug 2013 - 13:15 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm |
jpg | lifeofriley7.jpg | manage | 79 K | 11 Nov 2013 - 12:49 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France |