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■(TB) 'Tishomingo'

1942, Caldwell

'Tishomingo' (Wentworth Caldwell, R. 1942) TB. Late midseason bloom. Color Class B1L.

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From Fairmount Gardens catalog 1942/43, TISHOMINGO (W. Caldwell 1942) M. L. A huge clear Wistaria blue self of very flaring form and the firmest substance that I have ever seen in any iris bloom. The standards are highly and roundly domed with very strong midrib. The falls are arched and decidedly flaring with a lighter flush around the beard that adds to the clarity of the color of the bloom. The beard is yellow in the throat blending out to pale Wistaria at the tip. A misty frosty flush envelopes the whole flower and accentuates the cool crispness of this beautiful sturdy iris. Unfortunately this iris did not bloom until after the A. I. S. members visited Mr. Caldwell's garden last May, but he can well be proud of this his first introduction. Three branches and terminal with first branch 15 inches from base of the strong very sturdy stalk. 42 in. $15.00.
TISHOMINGO (Caldwell), an exceptionally large clear wisteria blue self, appeared to be one of the most attractive and popular iris in the garden. It not only has size but also splendid form and substance. [McKee, William (1943). Noteworthy New Iris in New England, American Iris Society Bulletin, 90(July 1943), 13.]

TISHOMINGO, has very tall wistaria blue, grew well again for him and also did well for me. This is the plant that grows so tall and has such good substance that it got the birds in the habit of roosting on his iris, and even the best substance does not take that too well. [Wills, Jesse E. (1945). Iris Recollections, 1945, The Bulletin of the American Iris Society 98(August 1945), 9.]

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.
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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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I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
JPG	tishomingo1.JPG	manage	550 K	31 Jul 2018 - 02:03	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
JPG	tishomingo2.JPG	manage	489 K	31 Jul 2018 - 02:05	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
JPG	tishomingo3.JPG	manage	617 K	31 Jul 2018 - 02:07	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
JPG	tishomingo4.JPG	manage	121 K	08 Jan 2022 - 02:15	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
jpg	tishomingoICa.jpg	manage	20 K	17 Mar 2017 - 23:04	Main.Harloiris	Photo by Iris City Gardens

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