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■(TB) 'Moody Blue'

1975, Roderick

'Moody Blue' (Elvan Roderick, R. 1972). Seedling# 7205. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards light blue; falls medium blue. 'Favorite Topic' X 'Tempo'. Roderick 1975.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 1976; Favorite Guest 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing MOODY BLUE-TB, 35", ML. Standards light blue; medium blue falls are ruffled and flaring. Very popular at the Region 18 spring meeting at Flat River, Mo., in 1973. Favorite Topic X Tempo. $25.00. Roderick Iris 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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