■(IB) 'Andi'
1974, Lankow
'Andi' (
Carol Lankow, R. 1973). Seedling #L805-1., R. IB, 19" (48 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards bright butterscotch gold; falls henna brown, edged butterscotch gold; bright orange beard.
'Olympic Torch' X
'Knotty Pine'. Riverdale Iris 1974. High Commendation 1972; Honorable Mention 1975.
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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing ANDI, IB, 19". $7.50. Sdlg. 73-528: (Olympic Torch X Knotty Pine). HC 1972. We have watched Carol's work for several years, but she is such a perfectionist that this is her first introduction. We are proud of it. Bright butterscotch gold standards. Falls washed or overlaid henna-brown, paling to the color of the standards at the edges, with a gold midrib. Broad, ruffled, and widely flaring. Good substance. Softly scented. Riverdale Iris Gardens. |
'Andi' Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
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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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BrockHeilman - 2009-12-11
- Ib 'Andi' bloomed approximately May 23 - June 3, 2017 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b. It does have Purple Based Foliage at least during and after bloom. -- HollyJohnson2017-04-01 - 01 Aug 2017