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■(TB) 'National Velvet'

1998, Baumunk

'National Velvet' (Lowell Baumunk, R. 1998) Seedling# 94X10-18. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards pale lavender; style arms light lavender, infused purple; falls dark purple, narrow lavender edge; beards yellow. 'Tempting Fate' X seedling# 92TFRW-3: ('Twist Of Fate' x 'Ride The Wind'). High Commendation 1998.

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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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- EleanorHutchison - 2011-01-06
  • This is the iris I first loved. I didn't know till today, that the description said that it has a narrow lavender edge. I thought it was glowing! -- NaomiDivincenzo - 09 Feb 2012
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Topic revision: r10 - 29 Jan 2022, Harloiris
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