■(BB) 'Am I Blue'

1977, Denney

'Am I Blue' (Donald Denney, R. 1977). Seedling #0 72-134-1. BB, 20" (51 cm), Early bloom. Standards pale blue with intense navy blue infusion through midribs and styles; falls pale blue; deep navy blue beard. 'Strange Magic' X 'Sapphire Hills'. Cottage Gardens 1977. Honorable Mention 1978; Judges' Choice 1978; Award of Merit 1980; Knowlton Medal 1983.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing AM I BLUE (Donald Denney, 1977). BB, E, 20". Domed standards are pale blue with intense navy blue infusion through midribs and styles. Horizontal falls are pale blue with deep navy blue beards. Flower size and height are in proportion to the plant. This is the bluest iris in our garden. (Strange Magic X Sapphire Hills). Sdlg. #D72-134-1. HC'76, EC'76. Best seedling Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society (Oakland California) 1976 Spring Show. $20.00. Cottage Gardens.
 


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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AMiblue.jpgjpg AMiblue.jpg manage 64 K 17 Mar 2011 - 08:07 Main.jesseejames  
AmIBlue02.jpgjpg AmIBlue02.jpg manage 57 K 15 May 2015 - 20:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth
AmIBlue10107.jpgjpg AmIBlue10107.jpg manage 18 K 20 Nov 2010 - 09:42 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
AmIBlue2.JPGJPG AmIBlue2.JPG manage 37 K 19 Jan 2011 - 19:22 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
AmIBlue4.jpgjpg AmIBlue4.jpg manage 217 K 09 Oct 2018 - 02:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.
AmIBlue5.jpgjpg AmIBlue5.jpg manage 50 K 17 Oct 2013 - 20:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
AmIBlue9.JPGJPG AmIBlue9.JPG manage 76 K 10 Aug 2021 - 02:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AmIBlueBB.jpgjpg AmIBlueBB.jpg manage 140 K 21 Sep 2017 - 02:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
amiblue01.jpgjpg amiblue01.jpg manage 10 K 20 Aug 2015 - 13:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
amiblue1.JPGJPG amiblue1.JPG manage 975 K 18 Apr 2017 - 14:20 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
amiblue2.jpgjpg amiblue2.jpg manage 511 K 16 Aug 2017 - 02:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Les Jardin du Chateau Vullierens-Switzerland
amiblue3.jpegjpeg amiblue3.jpeg manage 23 K 22 Sep 2013 - 20:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Portes Des Iris-Switzerland
amiblue99.jpgjpg amiblue99.jpg manage 205 K 17 Dec 2024 - 21:34 BrewItt Photo taken at 1980 AIS Tulsa Convention by Verna Laurin at the Heathcock Garden
Topic revision: r33 - 17 Dec 2024, BrewItt
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