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■(TB) 'Witch Of Endor'

1978, Miller

'Witch Of Endor' (Bernice Miller, R. 1977). TB, 38" (97 cm). Early midseason bloom and rebloom. Ruffled black-crimson with small white semi-circle at hafts with black-crimson tracery; golden beard tipped black-crimson. 'Rainbow Promised' X 'Cayenne Capers'. B Miller 1978.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AL, CA, ID, KY, MD, MO, NM, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, Netherlands. USDA Zones 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

See below:
Zone 8AIMG 20200411 0928250372IMG 20210413 1402014762IMG 20230410 0858503102Photo by Exline Iris Gardenwitch of EndorPhoto by NolaPhoto by Iris City GardensPhoto by Pilmore GardensPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Seagate Irises-United KingdomPhoto by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Sans Souci NurseryPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Elizabeth RienietsPhoto by BonniePhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Sans Souci NurseryPhoto by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardensphoto by John BlackPhoto by Howard Dash reblooming at WilsonPhoto by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-Taken at the Wison Banner Ranch-reblooming Dec. 2024Photo by Exline Iris GardenPhoto from The Iris Farm

References:

From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing WITCH OF ENDOR (B. Miller). TB, 36", EM & Re. Our sultry siren bewitches in period-style blackish crimson, with a tiny white satin apron intricately embroidered in blackish crimson. Golden beard tipped black-crimson. Superbly ruffled. Excellent height, branching, texture and vigor. 9 buds and terminal. Reliable rebloomer. Rainbow Promised X Cayenne Capers. $25.00. Bernice Miller.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-11
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20240328_155033.jpgjpg 20240328_155033.jpg manage 5 MB 29 Mar 2024 - 20:53 MorganMichaels Zone 8A
IMG_20200411_0928250372.jpgjpg IMG_20200411_0928250372.jpg manage 5 MB 13 Feb 2023 - 16:12 MorganMichaels  
IMG_20210413_1402014762.jpgjpg IMG_20210413_1402014762.jpg manage 820 K 13 Feb 2023 - 16:07 MorganMichaels  
IMG_20230410_0858503102.jpgjpg IMG_20230410_0858503102.jpg manage 2 MB 17 Apr 2023 - 11:45 MorganMichaels  
WitchOFEndor01.jpgjpg WitchOFEndor01.jpg manage 144 K 31 Oct 2016 - 02:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Pilmore Gardens
WitchOfEndor1.jpgjpg WitchOfEndor1.jpg manage 39 K 26 Apr 2016 - 14:41 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
WitchOfEndor11.JPGJPG WitchOfEndor11.JPG manage 91 K 05 Sep 2021 - 02:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
WitchOfEndor12BHI.jpgjpg WitchOfEndor12BHI.jpg manage 64 K 08 May 2012 - 20:13 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
WitchOfEndorEI.jpgjpg WitchOfEndorEI.jpg manage 29 K 22 Dec 2012 - 16:23 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
WitchOfEndorIF.jpgjpg WitchOfEndorIF.jpg manage 54 K 29 Nov 2011 - 01:37 BetsyHiggins Photo from The Iris Farm
Witch_Of_EndorNN.JPGJPG Witch_Of_EndorNN.JPG manage 51 K 11 Nov 2011 - 18:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
WitchofEndor10.jpgjpg WitchofEndor10.jpg manage 149 K 26 Nov 2013 - 14:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
WitchofEndor9.jpgjpg WitchofEndor9.jpg manage 137 K 26 Nov 2013 - 14:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
witch01.jpgjpg witch01.jpg manage 85 K 01 Jul 2015 - 00:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
witch_of_Endor.jpgjpg witch_of_Endor.jpg manage 70 K 13 Jan 2010 - 17:10 Main.avmoran  
witchofendor01.jpgjpg witchofendor01.jpg manage 52 K 23 Aug 2014 - 02:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
witchofendor02.jpgjpg witchofendor02.jpg manage 69 K 21 Jun 2014 - 20:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
witchofendor03.jpgjpg witchofendor03.jpg manage 25 K 13 Sep 2014 - 18:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
witchofendor11.jpgjpg witchofendor11.jpg manage 61 K 30 Nov 2013 - 15:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
witchofendor12.jpgjpg witchofendor12.jpg manage 100 K 07 Mar 2014 - 01:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
witchofendor4.JPGJPG witchofendor4.JPG manage 377 K 01 Feb 2017 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
witchofendor7.jpgjpg witchofendor7.jpg manage 72 K 12 Sep 2013 - 13:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
witchofendor8.jpgjpg witchofendor8.jpg manage 74 K 26 Oct 2013 - 12:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
witchofendor9.JPGJPG witchofendor9.JPG manage 205 K 22 Jul 2024 - 01:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
witchofendor_jb.jpgjpg witchofendor_jb.jpg manage 71 K 20 Feb 2013 - 21:25 Main.Harloiris photo by John Black
witchofendordash.jpgjpg witchofendordash.jpg manage 257 K 09 Dec 2021 - 15:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash reblooming at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Dec.5 /2021
witchofendordash1.JPGJPG witchofendordash1.JPG manage 276 K 04 Dec 2024 - 03:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-Taken at the Wison Banner Ranch-reblooming Dec. 2024
Topic revision: r35 - 04 Dec 2024, TerryLaurin
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