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■(TB) 'Olive Orchid'

1957, Austin

'Olive Orchid' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1955 for 1956). Seedling# Ob-13-A. TB, 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Pale lilac-blue self, deep-lilac flush at end of beard; olive veins on the white ground at sides of bright yellow beard. 'Butterfly Wings' x 'Chivalry'. Longfield 1957.

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IMG 7505.jpegOlive Orchid Iris 1427 2 Sh D90 sRGB ©.jpgOlive Orchid Iris 8218 3 V2 Sh D80 sRGB ©.jpgoliveorchid-.jpgoliveorchid9.JPGTbOliveOrchidDE.jpg

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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.

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IMG_7505.jpegjpeg IMG_7505.jpeg manage 2 MB 17 May 2023 - 01:01 Main.davepote Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MD.
Olive Orchid Iris_1427_2_Sh_D90_sRGB_©.jpgjpg Olive Orchid Iris_1427_2_Sh_D90_sRGB_©.jpg manage 1 MB 03 Jun 2023 - 06:02 DouglasDubler Olive Orchid Iris © 2023 DOUGLAS DUBLER 3 (very accurate color reproduction)
Olive Orchid Iris_8218_3_V2_Sh_D80_sRGB_©.jpgjpg Olive Orchid Iris_8218_3_V2_Sh_D80_sRGB_©.jpg manage 2 MB 04 Jun 2023 - 19:11 DouglasDubler Olive Orchid Single blossom © 2022 Douglas Dubler 3
TbOliveOrchidDE.jpgjpg TbOliveOrchidDE.jpg manage 53 K 16 Aug 2012 - 19:08 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Donald Eaves
oliveorchid-.jpgjpg oliveorchid-.jpg manage 15 K 22 Feb 2013 - 02:50 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
oliveorchid9.JPGJPG oliveorchid9.JPG manage 81 K 25 Aug 2021 - 19:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Topic revision: r15 - 04 Jun 2023, DouglasDubler
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