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■(TB) 'Tropical Butterfly'

1963, Carstensen

'Tropical Butterfly' (Katie Carstensen, R. 1962). Seedling# C-1-62. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-R2, Standards maroon; falls buff with wide maroon stripes. 'By Line' X 'Defiance'. Nick's Garden 1963.

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

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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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2011-03-05
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IMG_6927-X2_tropical_butterfly.jpgjpg IMG_6927-X2_tropical_butterfly.jpg manage 206 K 21 Feb 2016 - 08:37 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
TropicalButterfly01.JPGJPG TropicalButterfly01.JPG manage 76 K 08 Dec 2014 - 04:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TropicalButterfly010.JPGJPG TropicalButterfly010.JPG manage 124 K 03 Sep 2021 - 01:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TropicalButterfly02.jpgjpg TropicalButterfly02.jpg manage 94 K 15 Apr 2014 - 02:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
TropicalButterfly03.JPGJPG TropicalButterfly03.JPG manage 63 K 15 Apr 2014 - 02:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
TropicalButterfly04.JPGJPG TropicalButterfly04.JPG manage 213 K 01 Sep 2016 - 15:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
TropicalButterfly12BHI.jpgjpg TropicalButterfly12BHI.jpg manage 83 K 06 May 2012 - 19:48 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TropicalButterfly4.JPGJPG TropicalButterfly4.JPG manage 126 K 23 Dec 2016 - 15:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
TropicalButterflyAA.jpgjpg TropicalButterflyAA.jpg manage 51 K 07 Mar 2011 - 19:14 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
TropicalButterflyRT.jpgjpg TropicalButterflyRT.jpg manage 35 K 22 Jan 2012 - 20:50 BetsyHiggins Photo by Rick Tasco
rsz_tropicalbutterfly1.jpgjpg rsz_tropicalbutterfly1.jpg manage 70 K 07 Jan 2014 - 01:37 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton AIS Dallas 2013
rsz_tropicalbutterfly4.jpgjpg rsz_tropicalbutterfly4.jpg manage 71 K 07 Jan 2014 - 01:37 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton AIS Dallas 2013
tropicalbutterfly01.jpgjpg tropicalbutterfly01.jpg manage 166 K 13 May 2017 - 12:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Janet Smith
tropicalbutterfly02.jpgjpg tropicalbutterfly02.jpg manage 114 K 07 Jun 2017 - 03:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
tropicalbutterfly1.jpgjpg tropicalbutterfly1.jpg manage 180 K 12 Jun 2016 - 02:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
tropicalbutterfly22.jpgjpg tropicalbutterfly22.jpg manage 57 K 05 Mar 2011 - 00:28 BetsyHiggins Photo by His Iris Garden
tropicalbutterfly5.jpgjpg tropicalbutterfly5.jpg manage 170 K 28 Jun 2019 - 22:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
tropicalbutterfly7.JPGJPG tropicalbutterfly7.JPG manage 228 K 26 May 2024 - 18:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
tropicalbutterfly70.JPGJPG tropicalbutterfly70.JPG manage 231 K 26 May 2024 - 18:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
tropicalbutterfly71.JPGJPG tropicalbutterfly71.JPG manage 229 K 03 Sep 2024 - 02:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
tropicalbutterfly8.JPGJPG tropicalbutterfly8.JPG manage 98 K 07 Jan 2014 - 16:28 TerryLaurin Photo by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas Convention
tropicalbutterflyIC.jpgjpg tropicalbutterflyIC.jpg manage 21 K 13 Dec 2011 - 01:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Iris City Gardens
tropicalbutterflydelane.jpgjpg tropicalbutterflydelane.jpg manage 164 K 03 Dec 2021 - 03:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
tropicalbutterflydelane1.jpgjpg tropicalbutterflydelane1.jpg manage 177 K 03 Dec 2021 - 03:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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