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■(TB) 'Metro Blue'

2015, Lockatell

'Metro Blue' (Michael Lockatell, R. 2013). Seedling# 20517MB. TB, 33" (84 cm), Early to midseason bloom and re-bloom. Moorish-blue self; beards tangerine in throat, yellow in middle, white end; slight fragrance. 'Gate of Heaven' x 'Daughter of Stars'. Roots and Blooms, 2015. Honorable Mention 2017. Award Of Merit 2022

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AR, CA, MD, MO, MT, NM, OR, VA. USDA Zones 4b, 6, 6b, 7, 8, 8a

See below:
Metro Blue fall 2013 DSCF5433.jpgmetroblue1.JPGmetroblue2.JPGmetroblue3.JPGmetroblue4.JPGmetroblue41.jpgmetroblue42.JPGmetroblue5.jpgmetroblue6.jpgmetroblue7.jpgmetroblue70.JPGmetroblue8.JPGmetroblue9.JPGmetroblue90.JPGmetroblue91.JPGmetroblue92.JPGmetrobluedash40.JPGmetrobluedash400.JPGmetrobluedash401.JPGmetrobluedash41.JPGmetrobluedash42.JPGmetrobluedash43.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.

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Metro_Blue_fall_2013_DSCF5433.jpgjpg Metro_Blue_fall_2013_DSCF5433.jpg manage 1 MB 10 Nov 2014 - 05:39 Main.rshadlow taken fall 2013
metroblue1.JPGJPG metroblue1.JPG manage 281 K 02 Jul 2016 - 01:48 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention
metroblue2.JPGJPG metroblue2.JPG manage 344 K 02 Jul 2016 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention
metroblue3.JPGJPG metroblue3.JPG manage 291 K 02 Jul 2016 - 01:52 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention
metroblue4.JPGJPG metroblue4.JPG manage 139 K 08 Oct 2021 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Oct.7/2021
metroblue41.jpgjpg metroblue41.jpg manage 226 K 09 Apr 2023 - 12:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
metroblue42.JPGJPG metroblue42.JPG manage 230 K 05 Mar 2024 - 13:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming Mar..2024
metroblue5.jpgjpg metroblue5.jpg manage 139 K 06 Oct 2020 - 21:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Oct.6/2020
metroblue6.jpgjpg metroblue6.jpg manage 142 K 20 Oct 2020 - 21:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Oct.20/2020
metroblue7.jpgjpg metroblue7.jpg manage 168 K 25 Oct 2020 - 11:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-Oct. 24-2020
metroblue70.JPGJPG metroblue70.JPG manage 204 K 30 Nov 2023 - 19:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming Nov. 2023
metroblue8.JPGJPG metroblue8.JPG manage 175 K 26 Oct 2023 - 15:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Oct.. 2023
metroblue9.JPGJPG metroblue9.JPG manage 209 K 02 May 2022 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton at the 2022 National Convention-Las Cruces-New Mexico
metroblue90.JPGJPG metroblue90.JPG manage 177 K 02 May 2022 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton at the 2022 National Convention-Las Cruces-New Mexico
metroblue91.JPGJPG metroblue91.JPG manage 179 K 12 Nov 2022 - 03:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming Nov.- 2022
metroblue92.JPGJPG metroblue92.JPG manage 201 K 19 Sep 2024 - 02:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming September 2024
metrobluedash40.JPGJPG metrobluedash40.JPG manage 241 K 02 Dec 2021 - 20:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
metrobluedash400.JPGJPG metrobluedash400.JPG manage 275 K 24 Dec 2021 - 13:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
metrobluedash401.JPGJPG metrobluedash401.JPG manage 209 K 01 Dec 2022 - 13:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming December 2022
metrobluedash41.JPGJPG metrobluedash41.JPG manage 252 K 02 Dec 2021 - 20:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Nov. 30 /2021
metrobluedash42.JPGJPG metrobluedash42.JPG manage 304 K 04 Dec 2021 - 21:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Dec.3 /2021
metrobluedash43.JPGJPG metrobluedash43.JPG manage 225 K 09 Dec 2021 - 15:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Dec.5 /2021
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