From AIS Bulletin #280 January 1991 Introducing SIGN OF VIRGO-37" EM & RE (mid August on in VA). Another super hardy, very early rebloomer, it gave 14 stalks in August '90. All were superb, well branched. Flowers are a trifle small. White S., plicata F., violet on white. ((Goliath's Mate sib x Dawn Violet) x Skiers' Paradise) X Earl of Essex. $20.00. Avonbank Iris Gardens. |
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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Sign of Virgo TB Re Lloyd Zurbrigg 1991.jpg | manage | 2 MB | 10 Mar 2021 - 21:12 | Main.georgebacon | George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden |
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SignOfVirgoBJI.JPG | manage | 67 K | 06 Apr 2012 - 19:32 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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SignOfVirgoEI.jpg | manage | 27 K | 19 Dec 2012 - 18:09 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
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Sign_of_Virgo_sq.jpg | manage | 150 K | 29 Dec 2015 - 16:32 | Main.georgebacon | Breezeway Iris garden |
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SignofVirgo01.jpg | manage | 83 K | 08 Apr 2015 - 02:56 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Weiler |
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SignofVirgo02.jpg | manage | 98 K | 08 Apr 2015 - 02:58 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Weiler |
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SignofVirgo03.jpg | manage | 68 K | 08 Apr 2015 - 03:00 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Weiler |
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SignofVirgo04.jpg | manage | 69 K | 08 Apr 2015 - 03:02 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Weiler |
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signof01.jpg | manage | 72 K | 28 Jun 2015 - 02:01 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
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sognofvirgo02.JPG | manage | 67 K | 21 May 2014 - 20:26 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Elladan McLeester |