1910, Wallace
'Moonlight Waves' (R. Wallace & Co., R. 1910) JI, double. Wallace 1910.
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From Flowerfield Bulb Farms catalog 1945: MOONLIGHT WAVES Each 65c, Doz. $6.50. A large, early blooming white iris. Its double set of petals hang in luxurious folds from stately stems and form a perfect background for the coloring of your garden. It is best described by its picture at left. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | moonlightwaves01.jpg | manage | 25 K | 09 Oct 2014 - 15:55 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Rowden Gardens-England |
jpg | moonlightwaves1.jpg | manage | 41 K | 27 Mar 2013 - 02:11 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom |
jpg | moonlightwaves2.jpg | manage | 22 K | 27 Mar 2013 - 02:13 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom |
jpg | moonlightwaves4.jpg | manage | 72 K | 26 Sep 2019 - 18:42 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Binny Plants-United Kingdom |
JPG | moonlightwaves5.JPG | manage | 73 K | 30 Sep 2023 - 02:44 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Jearrard -Jearrad's Herbal-United Kingdom |
JPG | moonlightwaves50.JPG | manage | 96 K | 30 Sep 2023 - 02:44 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Jearrard -Jearrad's Herbal-United Kingdom |
JPG | moonlightwaves51.JPG | manage | 67 K | 30 Sep 2023 - 02:44 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by John Jearrard -Jearrad's Herbal-United Kingdom |