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■(TB) 'Silent Morn'

1982, Kegerise

'Silent Morn' (Evelyn Kegerise, R. 1981). Seedling# 74-32-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to late bloom. Ruffled mid-blue; white beard, yellow in throat; slight fragrance. 'Frost Line' X 'Full Tide'. Evelyn Kegerise 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981; Favorite Guest 1983.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing SILENT MORN- TB, EL. 36" This well-branched mid-blue self produces 9 to 11 very ruffled and fluted blooms per stalk. Opening sequence allows for long period of bloom. White beards change to yellow in throat. Large rhizomes, healthy foliage, sturdy stalks. Average increase. #74-32-1: Frost Line X Full Tide. EC '81. $25.00. Evelyn Kegerise.
 
 


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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-- EleanorHutchison - 2010-12-01
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_8852.jpgjpg IMG_8852.jpg manage 353 K 27 Dec 2018 - 17:05 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski, Rebert Garden 2017, Bed 47.
IMG_8854.jpgjpg IMG_8854.jpg manage 412 K 27 Dec 2018 - 17:07 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski, Rebert Garden 2017, Bed 47.
SilentMorn01.JPGJPG SilentMorn01.JPG manage 98 K 05 Dec 2014 - 20:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SilentMorn02.JPGJPG SilentMorn02.JPG manage 80 K 30 Aug 2021 - 19:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SilentMorn12BHI.JPGJPG SilentMorn12BHI.JPG manage 70 K 03 May 2012 - 22:51 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Topic revision: r13 - 02 Mar 2023, DougChyz
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