Difference: TbMetroBlue (r22 vs. r21)

■(TB) 'Metro Blue'

2015, Lockatell

'Metro Blue' (Michael Lockatell, R. 2013). Seedling# 20517MB. TB, 33" (84 cm), Early to midseason bloom and re-bloom. Moorish-blue self; beards tangerine in throat, yellow in middle, white end; slight fragrance. 'Gate of Heaven' x 'Daughter of Stars'. Roots and Blooms, 2015. Honorable Mention 2017. Award Of Merit 2022

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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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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metroblue4.JPGJPGmetroblue4.JPGmanage 139 K 08 Oct 2021 - 02:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Howard Dash at Wilson's Inspire Us Garden-New Mexico on Oct.7/2021
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metroblue7.jpgjpgmetroblue7.jpgmanage 168 K 25 Oct 2020 - 11:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris-Oct. 24-2020
metroblue9.JPGJPGmetroblue9.JPGmanage 209 K 02 May 2022 - 02:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton at the 2022 National Convention-Las Cruces-New Mexico
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metrobluedash40.JPGJPGmetrobluedash40.JPGmanage 241 K 02 Dec 2021 - 20:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
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