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(TB) 'Liftoff'

1979, Saxton

'Liftoff' (Donald Saxton, R. 1978). Seedling# 72-52. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards pale mimosa yellow (RHS 8D), medium yellow midrib base; falls light aster violet (87C), medium violet (87B) line spot pattern, full red hafts; full yellow beard tipped white. 'Sunset Blues' X 'War Lord'. Saxton 1979. Favorite Guest Iris 1979; Honorable Mention 1981.

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From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing LIFTOFF-Sdlg. 72-52. TH, 36", M. Pale mimosa yellow (RHS 80) standards with medium yellow midrib base. Light aster violet (RHS 87C) falls with medium violet (RHS 87B) line spot pattern and full red hafts. Full yellow beard tipped white. Pale yellow stylearms. Domed standards; wide semi-flaring falls. (Sunset Blues X War Lord). EC 1976. HC 1977. (Seen at Kuykendall garden in Memphis). $25.00. Donald Saxton.
 
 

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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