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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
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| 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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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.-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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Metro_Blue_fall_2013_DSCF5433.jpg | manage | 1 MB | 10 Nov 2014 - 05:39 | Main.rshadlow | taken fall 2013 |
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metroblue1.JPG | manage | 281 K | 02 Jul 2016 - 01:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention |
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metroblue2.JPG | manage | 344 K | 02 Jul 2016 - 01:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention |
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metroblue3.JPG | manage | 291 K | 02 Jul 2016 - 01:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention |
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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 |
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metroblue41.jpg | manage | 226 K | 09 Apr 2023 - 12:32 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris |
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metroblue42.JPG | manage | 230 K | 05 Mar 2024 - 13:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming Mar..2024 |
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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 |
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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 |
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metroblue7.jpg | manage | 168 K | 25 Oct 2020 - 11:33 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-Oct. 24-2020 |
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metroblue70.JPG | manage | 204 K | 30 Nov 2023 - 19:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming Nov. 2023 |
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metroblue71.JPG | manage | 235 K | 12 Apr 2025 - 14:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris |
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metroblue72.JPG | manage | 183 K | 24 Mar 2026 - 13:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris |
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metroblue8.JPG | manage | 175 K | 26 Oct 2023 - 15:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Oct.. 2023 |
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metroblue9.JPG | manage | 209 K | 02 May 2022 - 02:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton at the 2022 National Convention-Las Cruces-New Mexico |
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metroblue90.JPG | manage | 177 K | 02 May 2022 - 02:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton at the 2022 National Convention-Las Cruces-New Mexico |
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metroblue91.JPG | manage | 179 K | 12 Nov 2022 - 03:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming Nov.- 2022 |
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metroblue92.JPG | manage | 201 K | 19 Sep 2024 - 02:35 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming September 2024 |
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metroblue93.JPG | manage | 294 K | 19 May 2025 - 19:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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metroblue94.JPG | manage | 302 K | 19 May 2025 - 19:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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metrobluedash40.JPG | manage | 241 K | 02 Dec 2021 - 20:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris |
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metrobluedash400.JPG | manage | 275 K | 24 Dec 2021 - 13:32 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris |
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metrobluedash401.JPG | manage | 209 K | 01 Dec 2022 - 13:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-reblooming December 2022 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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