You are here: Iris Wiki>TbKthruO Web>TallBearded>TbMetoliusBlues (10 Jun 2026, DougChyz)Edit Attach

■(TB) 'Metolius Blues'

2000, Schreiner

'Metolius Blues' (Schreiner, R. 2000). Seedling# CC 98-1. TB, 39" (99 cm), Late midseason bloom. Light blue (RHS 93D) self; beards white, yellow in throat; ruffled. 'Altruist' X 'Riverboat Blues'. Schreiner 2000.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 2004.

See below:

* * References
IMG 8542.JPGmetoliousblues01.jpgmetoliousblues010.JPGMetoliousBlues6.jpgMetolius Blue Schreiner 00 N38 HM04.jpgmetolius blues 64.jpgMetolius Blues fl.jpgMetoliusBlues01.jpgmetoliusblues3.jpgmetoliusblues4.jpgmetoliusblues5.jpgmetoliusblues7.JPG
----

References:

Awaiting original catalog description
 
 

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

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-05
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_8542.JPGJPG IMG_8542.JPG manage 720 K 17 Aug 2013 - 17:19 Main.Susanne Photo by Susanne Holland Spicker
MetoliousBlues6.jpgjpg MetoliousBlues6.jpg manage 55 K 17 Jul 2013 - 20:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Gardens
MetoliusBlues01.jpgjpg MetoliusBlues01.jpg manage 36 K 31 Jul 2014 - 21:33 TerryLaurin photo by Nola's Iris Garden
Metolius_Blue_Schreiner_00_N38_HM04.jpgjpg Metolius_Blue_Schreiner_00_N38_HM04.jpg manage 74 K 19 Jan 2010 - 07:44 Main.Laymont+ by Mid-America Garden Oregon USA
Metolius_Blues_fl.jpgjpg Metolius_Blues_fl.jpg manage 71 K 03 Apr 2011 - 06:34 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
metoliousblues01.jpgjpg metoliousblues01.jpg manage 333 K 30 Nov 2019 - 14:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
metoliousblues010.JPGJPG metoliousblues010.JPG manage 172 K 01 Feb 2024 - 13:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
metolius_blues_64.jpgjpg metolius_blues_64.jpg manage 74 K 14 Dec 2010 - 23:27 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
metoliusblues3.jpgjpg metoliusblues3.jpg manage 47 K 07 May 2013 - 21:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
metoliusblues4.jpgjpg metoliusblues4.jpg manage 89 K 12 Nov 2013 - 16:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
metoliusblues5.jpgjpg metoliusblues5.jpg manage 26 K 16 Jul 2013 - 14:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
metoliusblues7.JPGJPG metoliusblues7.JPG manage 220 K 29 Jan 2025 - 03:16 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r27 < r26 < r25 < r24 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r27 - 10 Jun 2026, DougChyz
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback