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■(TB) 'Lilac Lass'

1982, Niswonger

'Lilac Lass' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1981). Seedling# 9-78. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards blue lilac, darker at base and fading out near top; falls white with hint of lilac, ruffled; white beard slightly tipped tangerine. Seedling# 9-74: (('Sapphire Fuzz x 'Rippling Waters') 'Pink Sleigh') X seedling# 13-73, 'Mulberry Crush' sibling. Cape Iris 1982. High Commendation 1980 (seedling 9-78), Exhibition Certificate 1981, Honorable Mention 1985.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing LILAC LASS-Sdlg. 9-78: ((Sapphire Fuzz x Rippling Waters) x Pink Sleigh) X 13-73, white sib to Mulberry Crush and Center Fold. TB, 34", M, 8-9 buds, fertile both ways. A vigorous reverse amoena in blue-lilac shades. All around good garden iris that we expect in today's modern irises with excellent branching, bud count, performance and form. White beards are tinged with tangerine. Another lass from the breeding for a pink with a blue beard. HC '80, EC '81. $25.00. Cape Iris.
 
 

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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