Difference: LaDorotheaKWilliamson (r13 vs. r12)

■(LA) 'Dorothea K. Williamson'

1918, Williamson

'Dorothea K. Williamson' (E. B. Williamson, R. 1918) 33" Late bloom. Velvety blue-purple, yellow line signal. Strong pleasant fragrance. (I. fulva X I. foliosa)

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References:

From Sidney Conger Louisiana Iris catalog, 1952: DORTHEA K. WILLIAMSON. (Williamson, '18). The demand for hardiness among the Louisianas grows, and this iris is the criteria for such a goal. It is hardy wherever iris grow. The flat wine flowers are held on erect stems 30" to 36" in height. Excellent for flower arrangements. $.50.
 
 

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dorthea-k-wmson1.jpgjpgdorthea-k-wmson1.jpgmanage 32 K 19 Nov 2009 - 03:25 Main.mikeu Dorothea K. Williamson by Mike Unser
dortheak03.JPGJPGdortheak03.JPGmanage 55 K 21 Apr 2014 - 20:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.

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