■(TB) 'Maid Of Astolat'
1936, Sass
'Maid Of Astolat' (
Jacob Sass, R. 1935) TB. Midseason late bloom. Color Class-W2. From mixed plicata seed. J. Sass 1936.
See below:
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References:
From Sass catalog, 1937: MAID OF ASTALOT (Jacob Sass, 1936)- Large flowered blue and white plicata. S. and F. white with Blue markings in throat. 45-inch branching stem. $10.00 |
From Maple Valley Iris Garden catalog, 1937: MAID OF ASTOLAT (J. Sass 1936) L. 45 in. The lovely tall fine blue and white plicata that has been so much admired under No. 33-8. Considered by many to be the very finest plicata. $10.00. |
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See John C. Wister Collection, Scott Arboretum Archives, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College |
Reported catalog references: Sass 1936; Callis 1937; Maple Valley 1937. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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