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■(TB) 'Navy Chant'

1982, Luihn

'Navy Chant' (Walter Luihn, R. 1981). Seedling# 77-39. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled velvety aconite violet (HCC 937) with slight reddish sheen; self beard. 'Dusky Dancer' X 'His Lordship'. Luihn 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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Photo by Barry BlythPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto by Stoney Creek IrisPhoto by Pleasants Valley Iris FarmPhoto by BonniePhoto scanned from the 1994 Cooley

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing NAVY CHANT (Walt Luihn '82) #77-39. TB, 36", E-M. (Dusky Dancer X His Lordship). Aconite violet (HCC 937) self including beard. Wide, slightly ruffled flowers. $25.00. Walt Luihn.
 
 

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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
NavyChant01.jpgjpg NavyChant01.jpg manage 92 K 26 Apr 2015 - 19:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth
NavyChant3.jpgjpg NavyChant3.jpg manage 72 K 12 Sep 2013 - 02:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
navychant04.JPGJPG navychant04.JPG manage 68 K 03 Jul 2014 - 16:49 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
navychant05.JPGJPG navychant05.JPG manage 82 K 03 Jul 2014 - 19:34 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
navychant1.jpgjpg navychant1.jpg manage 75 K 18 Jan 2017 - 03:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Stoney Creek Iris
navychant2.jpgjpg navychant2.jpg manage 19 K 24 Aug 2013 - 19:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
navychant9.JPGJPG navychant9.JPG manage 385 K 28 Jan 2021 - 22:51 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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