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■(PCN) 'Blue Moment'

1992, Meek

'Blue Moment' ( Duane Meek, R. 1992) Seedling #P24-1-7. CA, 15" (38 cm). Late midseason bloom. Medium to dark blue, hint of violet. T. Abell blue seedling X (( I. tenax x I. innominata ) x 'Native Warrior'). D. & J. Gardens 1992. Honorable Mention 1997.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 9

See below:
Photo By Leonine IrisPhoto By Leonine IrisPhoto By Leonine IrisAitkenPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Matilija NurseryPCI Blue Moment from SPCNI Photo CD

References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some PCN cultivars may tolerate colder, others may tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10. Naturally they occur within 50 miles or less of the Pacific Coast)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer tolerant of poor soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-09-02
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Blue_Moment.jpgjpg Blue_Moment.jpg manage 62 K 19 Oct 2015 - 04:29 LeonineIris Photo By Leonine Iris
Blue_Moment_(clump).jpgjpg Blue_Moment_(clump).jpg manage 90 K 19 Oct 2015 - 04:29 LeonineIris Photo By Leonine Iris
Blue_Moment_(side).jpgjpg Blue_Moment_(side).jpg manage 62 K 19 Oct 2015 - 04:29 LeonineIris Photo By Leonine Iris
PCI_Blue_Moment_1a.jpgjpg PCI_Blue_Moment_1a.jpg manage 58 K 13 Jun 2011 - 00:52 Main.ksayce PCI Blue Moment from SPCNI Photo CD
bluemoment2.jpgjpg bluemoment2.jpg manage 27 K 08 Mar 2013 - 21:48 TerryLaurin Aitken's Salmon Creek Iris Garden
bluemoment3.jpgjpg bluemoment3.jpg manage 93 K 19 Sep 2013 - 17:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
bluemoment4.jpgjpg bluemoment4.jpg manage 86 K 20 Sep 2013 - 00:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
Topic revision: r14 - 01 Nov 2024, CherieLCurry
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