From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: TAHOLAH (Gibson '56) ML-36". A big ruffled novelty, long period of bloom. A stunning yellow-cream plicata. Standards heavily shaded cinnamon-red: falls brushed with same. Vigorous performer of superb form and color. Wonderful producer of quality. Indian name means "Village by the Sea." JC'57, AM'58. Sdlg. X Firecracker. Regularly $3.00; on $10 order $2.20; on $25 order $1.70; 3 for $4.85. |
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link. |
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 |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | IMG_7634.jpg | manage | 363 K | 21 Dec 2018 - 14:32 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016 |
jpg | IMG_7636.jpg | manage | 457 K | 21 Dec 2018 - 14:33 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016 |
png | Taholah TB 1958 Eden Road.png | manage | 760 K | 07 Feb 2024 - 16:39 | EdenSprings | Image from 1958 Eden Road catalog |
JPG | Taholah-2014-3.JPG | manage | 67 K | 29 Mar 2015 - 12:38 | JoelleFRANJEULLE | Iriseraie de Gombault Joëlle Franjeulle Sologne FRANCE |
JPG | Taholah-2014-4.JPG | manage | 49 K | 29 Mar 2015 - 12:38 | JoelleFRANJEULLE | Iriseraie de Gombault Joëlle Franjeulle Sologne FRANCE |
jpg | Taholah.jpg | manage | 337 K | 26 Sep 2021 - 03:42 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2021, Finksburg, MD |
jpg | Taholah02.jpg | manage | 26 K | 10 May 2014 - 12:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
jpg | Taholah_fl.jpg | manage | 45 K | 21 Feb 2011 - 19:27 | IrisP | |
JPG | tahola9.JPG | manage | 356 K | 19 Jan 2021 - 03:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1965 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |