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■(TB) 'Sarah Averell'

1964, Smith

'Sarah Averell' (Catherine and Kenneth Smith, R. 1960). Seedling# 59-13. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to late bloom. Color Class-Y1, Dresden yellow self. Seedling# 57-31 (involving 'Golden Hawk') X ('Tawny Pink' x 'Silver Hawk'). Smith 1964.

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From AIS Bulletin #173 April 1964. Introducing SARAH AVERELL EM. 34" $25.00 Net. (57-31 X 56-26) seedlings involving Golden Hawk, Silver Hawk, Cascade Splendor and others. The line extends over 25 years of breeding for yellows. Dresden yellow self, standards domed, falls flared, the entire flower gently ruffled. Fine sturdy stalk, four branches, twelve buds. Flowers 7-3/4" wide. H.C. '61. Smith.
7th Place, Honorable Mention, 8th International Iris Competition 1964, Italian Iris Society, Florence, Italy. [AISB 174(July 1964):11.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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