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■(TB) 'Lime Jade'

1979, Meek

'Lime Jade' (Duane Meek, R. 1979). Seedling# G-50-7-3. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled chrome yellow to green self; self beard. 'Cream Taffeta' X 'Pistachio'. D. & J. Gardens 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #233 Spring 1979 Introducing LIME JADE (D. Meek) $25.00. A sib to Lemon Lyric that has everything: Chrome to yellow-green self. Matching beard. Ruffled yellow-green beauty at its best. Sdlg. G50-7-3. TB, 36", ML. (Cream Taffeta X Pistachio). D&J Gardens.
 
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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LimeJade01.JPGJPG LimeJade01.JPG manage 79 K 22 Aug 2021 - 02:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
LimeJade02.JPGJPG LimeJade02.JPG manage 52 K 26 Nov 2014 - 02:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
limejade01.jpgjpg limejade01.jpg manage 83 K 11 Jun 2014 - 17:16 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
limejade99.jpgjpg limejade99.jpg manage 171 K 18 Dec 2024 - 13:19 BrewItt Photo taken at 1980 AIS Tulsa Convention by Verna Laurin at the Philbrook Garden
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