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■(TB) 'Small Talk'

1963, Sexton

'Small Talk' (Neva Sexton, R. 1962). Seedling# 60-44. TB, 26" (66 cm), Midseason bloom. White edged orchid, orchid hafts, white beard. 'Pinafore Lass' X 'Caroline Jane'. Sexton 1963. Honorable Mention 1965, Judges' Choice 1965.

This iris exhibits Purple-based foliage.

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small talk flPhoto scanned from the Lloyd Zurbrigg slide collection

References:

From AIS Bulletin #168, January 1963. Introducing SMALL TALK (Sexton '63) M. 26 in. (PINAFORE LASS X CAROLINE JANE). White with a line of orchid-violet on standards and falls. Throat, haft and style-arms have the same orchid-violet. White beard. Four-way branching and three buds per socket. Very heavy substance. $20.00. Sexton's Iris Garden.
 
 


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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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small_talk_fl.jpgjpg small_talk_fl.jpg manage 40 K 12 Aug 2012 - 13:52 IrisP  
smalltalk02.JPGJPG smalltalk02.JPG manage 81 K 17 Jul 2014 - 20:43 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Lloyd Zurbrigg slide collection
Topic revision: r12 - 27 Aug 2023, Harloiris
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