■(IB) 'Mariposa Wizard'
2004, Tasco
'Mariposa Wizard' (
Richard Tasco, R. 2003). Seedling #97-IB-01-10-RE. IB, 22" (56 cm), Early to midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards wisteria blue (RHS 92C), midrib base flushed darker; style arms wisteria blue, darker midrib; falls dark violet (86A), slight reddish influence; beards medium blue violet, gold in throat; ruffled; slight musky fragrance.
'Mariposa Skies' X
'Wizard's Return'. Superstition 2004
Honorable Mention 2006;
Award of Merit 2008
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, IL, IN, NJ, MI, OR. USDA Zones 5, 6, 8, 9
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #333 April 2004 Introducing MARIPOSA WIZARD (Tasco 2004) IB/RE, 22", EM/RE. Seedling # 97-IB-01-10-RE Wistaria blue standards, midribs flushed darker; dark violet falls with a slight reddish influence. Medium blue-violet beards, gold in throat. Ruffled with 2 branches and 6-to-7 buds. Good fall rebloomer in our zone 8 climate. Mariposa Skies X Wizard's Return. $20.00-or-3/$40.00. Superstition Iris 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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