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■(TB) 'Nightmare'

2006, Hedgecock

'Nightmare' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2005) Seedling# L-124-B. TB, 33" (84 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards dark purple, ruffled; falls darker purple-black, velvety sheen, ruffled and fluted; beards blue black; slight sweet fragrance. 'Holy Night X 'Gnu'. Comanche Acres 2006.

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George Bacon - Breezeway Iris GardenPicture taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, NebraskaPhoto by Elladan McLeesterPhoto by Elladan McLeesterphoto by Comanche Acres Iris GardensTaken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City

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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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Nightmare TB Jim Hedgecock 2006.jpgjpg Nightmare TB Jim Hedgecock 2006.jpg manage 568 K 26 Mar 2021 - 21:11 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
Nightmare.JPGJPG Nightmare.JPG manage 69 K 06 Jun 2010 - 23:14 KentPfeiffer Picture taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
Nightmare2.jpgjpg Nightmare2.jpg manage 39 K 07 May 2013 - 21:39 TerryLaurin photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
Nightmare_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg Nightmare_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 71 K 21 Oct 2010 - 18:18 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
nightmare01.JPGJPG nightmare01.JPG manage 70 K 12 Mar 2015 - 13:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
nightmare02.JPGJPG nightmare02.JPG manage 69 K 12 Mar 2015 - 13:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
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