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■(IB) 'Blue Eyed Blond'

1989, Ensminger

'Blue Eyed Blond' (Allan Ensminger, R. 1989). Seedling 83-18. IB, 26" (64 cm), Late midseason bloom. Yellow self; violet beard tipped blue. 'Limpid Pools' X seedling #80-32: (seedling #78-55: ("Song of Eden" x ('Rippling Waters' x 'Pay Dirt')) x seedling #277-42: ("Song of Eden"' x ('Rippling Waters' x 'Pay Dirt'))). Varigay 1989. Honorable Mention 1991; Award of Merit 1993; Sass Medal 1995.

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Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7, by Loïc TasquierPhoto taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7, by Loïc TasquierBlue Eyed Blond cpPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-ManitobaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-CanadaPhoto by Jeanette GrahamPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Rainbow Iris FarmPhoto by Jeanette GrahamPhoto by Seagate Irises-United KingdomPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Kelways-United Kingdom.Photo by Holly JohnsonPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson,Manitoba-Canada©2006 Laurie FrazerPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba-CanadaPhoto by Holly JohnsonPhoto by C T Iris PatchPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.Photo by Blue J IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by HildenbrandtPhoto by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotAs grown in Holladay, UT

References:

From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing BLUE EYED BLOND IB '89. Yellow with blue violet beards. An unusual color combination for an IB. 10.00. Varigay 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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BlueEyedBlonde04.JPGJPG BlueEyedBlonde04.JPG manage 116 K 01 Sep 2016 - 19:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BlueEyedBlonde10.JPGJPG BlueEyedBlonde10.JPG manage 68 K 19 Mar 2014 - 23:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
BlueEyedBlonde11.JPGJPG BlueEyedBlonde11.JPG manage 59 K 19 Mar 2014 - 23:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
BlueEyedBlonde8.jpgjpg BlueEyedBlonde8.jpg manage 30 K 12 Aug 2013 - 20:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden
BlueEyedBlonde9.jpgjpg BlueEyedBlonde9.jpg manage 40 K 26 Nov 2013 - 20:04 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
Blue_Eyed_Blond_cp.jpgjpg Blue_Eyed_Blond_cp.jpg manage 48 K 20 Dec 2009 - 19:56 MichaelGreenfield  
Blue_eyed_Blond_1989_Ensminger_ib-.JPGJPG Blue_eyed_Blond_1989_Ensminger_ib-.JPG manage 29 K 05 Dec 2009 - 08:44 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7, by Loïc Tasquier
Blue_eyed_Blond_1989_Ensminger_ib.JPGJPG Blue_eyed_Blond_1989_Ensminger_ib.JPG manage 47 K 05 Dec 2009 - 08:43 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7, by Loïc Tasquier
IB_Blue-eyed_Blonde_3.jpgjpg IB_Blue-eyed_Blonde_3.jpg manage 119 K 26 Apr 2012 - 16:35 Main.vitreous As grown in Holladay, UT
blueeyed01.jpgjpg blueeyed01.jpg manage 62 K 14 May 2015 - 03:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blueeyed04.JPGJPG blueeyed04.JPG manage 67 K 24 Jun 2014 - 21:16 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
blueeyed05.jpgjpg blueeyed05.jpg manage 71 K 05 Jun 2015 - 12:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba
blueeyed06.jpgjpg blueeyed06.jpg manage 83 K 14 Jul 2014 - 18:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblaonde07.JPGJPG blueeyedblaonde07.JPG manage 135 K 21 Mar 2019 - 02:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
blueeyedblond.JPGJPG blueeyedblond.JPG manage 318 K 25 Feb 2019 - 21:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-Canada
blueeyedblond01.jpgjpg blueeyedblond01.jpg manage 68 K 26 Aug 2014 - 01:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
blueeyedblond02.JPGJPG blueeyedblond02.JPG manage 64 K 09 Jun 2014 - 02:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
blueeyedblond03.jpgjpg blueeyedblond03.jpg manage 19 K 11 Sep 2014 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Rainbow Iris Farm
blueeyedblond04.jpgjpg blueeyedblond04.jpg manage 42 K 26 Aug 2014 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
blueeyedblond05.JPGJPG blueeyedblond05.JPG manage 19 K 11 Sep 2014 - 02:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
blueeyedblond05.jpgjpg blueeyedblond05.jpg manage 121 K 06 Jun 2020 - 01:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond06.jpgjpg blueeyedblond06.jpg manage 73 K 22 Dec 2018 - 03:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom.
blueeyedblond07.JPGJPG blueeyedblond07.JPG manage 131 K 13 Jun 2022 - 20:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson
blueeyedblond08.JPGJPG blueeyedblond08.JPG manage 187 K 25 Jan 2024 - 15:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
blueeyedblond09.JPGJPG blueeyedblond09.JPG manage 213 K 25 Apr 2022 - 22:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
blueeyedblond091.JPGJPG blueeyedblond091.JPG manage 254 K 26 Apr 2023 - 13:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
blueeyedblond1.jpgjpg blueeyedblond1.jpg manage 111 K 02 Jun 2016 - 03:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson,Manitoba-Canada
blueeyedblond13.JPGJPG blueeyedblond13.JPG manage 65 K 04 Feb 2012 - 23:45 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
blueeyedblond2.jpgjpg blueeyedblond2.jpg manage 148 K 06 Jun 2016 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond20.jpgjpg blueeyedblond20.jpg manage 384 K 14 Jun 2021 - 22:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond3.jpgjpg blueeyedblond3.jpg manage 247 K 01 Jun 2017 - 23:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond4.jpgjpg blueeyedblond4.jpg manage 193 K 04 Jun 2019 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond5.jpgjpg blueeyedblond5.jpg manage 174 K 07 Jun 2021 - 19:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblond50.JPGJPG blueeyedblond50.JPG manage 118 K 08 Jun 2023 - 21:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba-Canada
blueeyedblond9.JPGJPG blueeyedblond9.JPG manage 140 K 18 Dec 2022 - 13:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson
blueeyedblonde06.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde06.jpg manage 60 K 18 Nov 2018 - 19:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
blueeyedblonde07.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde07.jpg manage 41 K 18 Nov 2018 - 19:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
blueeyedblonde08.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde08.jpg manage 28 K 18 Nov 2018 - 19:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
blueeyedblonde5.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde5.jpg manage 124 K 30 May 2018 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblonde6.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde6.jpg manage 140 K 30 May 2018 - 20:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblonde7.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde7.jpg manage 18 K 26 Feb 2013 - 19:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
blueeyedblonde9.jpgjpg blueeyedblonde9.jpg manage 95 K 17 May 2020 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
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