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■(TB) 'Splashacata'

1998, Tasco

'Splashacata' (Richard Tasco, R. 1997). Seedling# 93-41-15. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pallid violet; style arms same, midrib deeper; falls white ground, allover peppering of purple dots more concentrated at edge; beards white, pale violet cast at end, remainder with hairs tipped golden yellow; lightly ruffled. 'Purple Pepper' X seedling# 91-04: ('Snowbrook' x Jesse's Song). Superstition 1998.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002; Favorite Guest 2002; Franklin Cook Cup 2003; Favorite Guest 2003; Wister Medal 2004; American Dykes Medal 2005.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 9

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing SPLASHACATA (Tasco '98) TB, 35", M. Sdlg # 93-41-15 Very pale violet standards; white falls peppered all-over with purple dots becoming more concentrated at the edge of the falls. Named for what we're calling our "splashacata" (rhymes with plicata) pattern. Purple Pepper X 91-04 (Snowbrook x Jesse's Song). $ 35.00. Superstition Iris Gardens.
 

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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-- HeidiSoroken - 2009-12-23
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
2012_TB_Splashacata_SM.jpgjpg 2012_TB_Splashacata_SM.jpg manage 390 K 21 Nov 2025 - 02:34 Main.avmoran Photo By Anita Moran in Maryland
BHP_6693-X2_splashacata.jpgjpg BHP_6693-X2_splashacata.jpg manage 196 K 11 Feb 2016 - 20:22 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
DSCN1095.JPGJPG DSCN1095.JPG manage 69 K 04 Apr 2010 - 05:07 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
DSCN1763.JPGJPG DSCN1763.JPG manage 66 K 28 Mar 2010 - 17:16 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
SPLASHACATA01.jpgjpg SPLASHACATA01.jpg manage 175 K 07 Dec 2015 - 22:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
SPLASHACATA_(Tasco_1998).JPGJPG SPLASHACATA_(Tasco_1998).JPG manage 705 K 15 Aug 2016 - 22:58 PerryDyer  
SPLASHACATA_Tasco_1998_TB.jpgjpg SPLASHACATA_Tasco_1998_TB.jpg manage 51 K 03 Jan 2010 - 00:30 MichaelGreenfield Photo by Richard Tasco
Spashcata_m.jpgjpg Spashcata_m.jpg manage 36 K 27 Dec 2009 - 15:51 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
Splashacata 2021 2.jpgjpg Splashacata 2021 2.jpg manage 148 K 01 May 2021 - 15:51 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Splashacata-0607cZ.jpgjpg Splashacata-0607cZ.jpg manage 353 K 16 Jul 2026 - 11:53 GavrusAlex Alex Gavrus - @ Okapet Iris - Normandie France
Splashacata-0634cZ.jpgjpg Splashacata-0634cZ.jpg manage 467 K 16 Jul 2026 - 11:53 GavrusAlex Alex Gavrus - @ Okapet Iris - Normandie France
Splashacata01.jpgjpg Splashacata01.jpg manage 71 K 01 Apr 2015 - 19:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
Splashacata02.jpgjpg Splashacata02.jpg manage 83 K 11 Apr 2014 - 12:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Splashacata03.jpgjpg Splashacata03.jpg manage 80 K 11 Apr 2014 - 12:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Splashacata04.jpgjpg Splashacata04.jpg manage 88 K 15 May 2014 - 20:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
Splashacata05.jpgjpg Splashacata05.jpg manage 76 K 23 Apr 2014 - 17:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
Splashacata06.jpgjpg Splashacata06.jpg manage 55 K 01 Apr 2015 - 19:15 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
Splashacata07.jpgjpg Splashacata07.jpg manage 72 K 01 Apr 2015 - 19:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
Splashacata08.jpgjpg Splashacata08.jpg manage 59 K 01 Apr 2015 - 19:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
Splashacata09.jpgjpg Splashacata09.jpg manage 74 K 01 Apr 2015 - 19:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
Splashacata18.jpgjpg Splashacata18.jpg manage 53 K 18 Jul 2013 - 01:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Gardens
Splashacata23.jpgjpg Splashacata23.jpg manage 58 K 18 Dec 2013 - 17:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
Splashacata26.JPGJPG Splashacata26.JPG manage 48 K 24 Feb 2014 - 21:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
Splashacata27.JPGJPG Splashacata27.JPG manage 81 K 24 Feb 2014 - 21:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
Splashacata_0394d.jpgjpg Splashacata_0394d.jpg manage 397 K 11 Jan 2025 - 14:00 GavrusAlex Photo by Alex Gavrus - Okapet Iris - Normandie - France
Splashacata_0692d.jpgjpg Splashacata_0692d.jpg manage 481 K 11 Jan 2025 - 14:01 GavrusAlex Photo by Alex Gavrus - Okapet Iris - Normandie - France
Splashacata_1_1.JPGJPG Splashacata_1_1.JPG manage 42 K 23 Dec 2009 - 03:00 HeidiSoroken Photo of 'Splashacata' by Heidi Soroken
Splashacata_363.jpgjpg Splashacata_363.jpg manage 66 K 18 Mar 2012 - 10:20 Main.iris.ua Splashacata
Splashacata_KWW.jpgjpg Splashacata_KWW.jpg manage 70 K 14 Jan 2017 - 18:11 Main.KWalker Photo by Ken Walker; Sutton's Iris Gardens, Porterville, CA; AIS 2004 Convention
Splashacata_fl.jpgjpg Splashacata_fl.jpg manage 49 K 02 Jul 2011 - 16:10 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
Splashacatac5b2ce.jpgjpg Splashacatac5b2ce.jpg manage 74 K 23 Feb 2011 - 16:10 Main.mshadow Photo by Marilyn Campbell
Splashacataduokp.JPGJPG Splashacataduokp.JPG manage 47 K 12 Jan 2011 - 20:44 KentPfeiffer Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on May 17, 2010
TBSplashacata1.jpgjpg TBSplashacata1.jpg manage 112 K 29 Mar 2017 - 07:33 Main.ARBoyes  
TBSplashacata3.jpgjpg TBSplashacata3.jpg manage 130 K 29 Mar 2017 - 07:33 Main.ARBoyes  
splashacata01.JPGJPG splashacata01.JPG manage 251 K 28 Mar 2020 - 15:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
splashacata04.jpgjpg splashacata04.jpg manage 61 K 22 Aug 2014 - 19:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
splashacata06.jpgjpg splashacata06.jpg manage 25 K 21 Jul 2014 - 03:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris Hills Farm
splashacata07.jpgjpg splashacata07.jpg manage 71 K 22 Jul 2014 - 19:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
splashacata08.jpgjpg splashacata08.jpg manage 52 K 06 Sep 2014 - 20:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
splashacata09.jpegjpeg splashacata09.jpeg manage 133 K 26 Dec 2015 - 03:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
splashacata17.jpgjpg splashacata17.jpg manage 90 K 14 Jul 2013 - 14:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
splashacata19.jpegjpeg splashacata19.jpeg manage 81 K 23 Sep 2013 - 15:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Portes Des Iris-Switzerland
splashacata2.jpgjpg splashacata2.jpg manage 73 K 13 Jan 2010 - 13:11 Main.avmoran  
splashacata20.jpgjpg splashacata20.jpg manage 63 K 13 Oct 2013 - 18:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Alla Chernoguz-Ukraine
splashacata21.jpgjpg splashacata21.jpg manage 81 K 14 Nov 2013 - 22:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
splashacata22.jpgjpg splashacata22.jpg manage 47 K 10 Dec 2013 - 20:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Plantas Distintas-Spain
splashacata24.JPGJPG splashacata24.JPG manage 85 K 31 Jan 2014 - 20:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
splashacata25.JPGJPG splashacata25.JPG manage 97 K 31 Jan 2014 - 20:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
splashacata28.jpgjpg splashacata28.jpg manage 292 K 03 Mar 2014 - 20:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
splashacata4.jpgjpg splashacata4.jpg manage 191 K 04 Dec 2017 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
splashacataAA.jpgjpg splashacataAA.jpg manage 38 K 19 Feb 2011 - 21:35 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
splashacataTIF.jpgjpg splashacataTIF.jpg manage 23 K 05 Dec 2011 - 23:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
splashcata08SPI.jpgjpg splashcata08SPI.jpg manage 72 K 11 Apr 2010 - 15:20 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
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