■(TB) 'Oedipus Rex'

1955, Zurbrigg

'Oedipus Rex' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1954) Seedling# Gaymex #1. TB, height 38" (97 cm). Very late bloom. Yellow and red. 'Mexico' x 'Gaylord'. Avonbank 1955.

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Description from the 1961 Avonbank Iris Gardens catalogue: OEDIPUS REX (1955) -- The best stalk of any variegata for height and branching, tall even in Southern California where most variegatas and amoenas are poor growers. It is fertile both ways, though not really easy. However, its seeds germinate well. Clear yellow standards, not gold, with flaring falls of dark red. Excellent form, texture, substance, size and stalk, and very hardy and prolific. I am using it for many crosses. 40" in height. $3.00
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: OEDIPUS REX (Zurb. '55) L. 38 in. (Mexico x Gaylord). The largest of the variegatas. Huge, well formed, heavily ruffled flowers of great brilliance . Standards are light dandelion yellow and falls are of a vibrant,.near true red . Fine. 1.00.

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