■(BB) 'Stepping Small'
1974, Muhlestein
'Stepping Small' (
Tell Muhlestein, R. 1974) Seedling #347. BB, 20" (51 cm). Midseason to late bloom. White ground plicata, stitched blue-violet; yellow beard. Seedling #319: (
'Tea Apron' x
'Lalitha Mallette') X
'Stepping Out'. Tell 1975. Honorable Mention 1976, Award of Merit 1978.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing STEPPING SMALL (T. Muhlestein). M-L, 20". (319: Tea Apron x Lalitha Mallette) X Stepping Out. A clean white-ground plicata with blue-violet stitching. The flowers and stalks are in size and proportion to the height of this delightful border bearded iris. $20.00. Tell's Garden. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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