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■(TB) 'Black Madonna'

1985, Stahly

'Black Madonna' (Harold Stahly, R. 1984). Seedling# 79-3-B. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards very deep violet; falls violet black; self beard; moderately ruffled. Seedling# 72-6-B: ('Tuxedo' x ('Licorice Stick' x 'Black Swan')) X 'Dusky Dancer'. Stahly 1985. Honorable Mention 1987.

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black2.jpgBlackMadonna3.jpgblackmadonna5.JPGblackmadonna9.JPGBlackMadonnaBJ.JPGBlackMadonnaEI.jpg

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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing BLACK MADONNA. TB, EM, 36". Near black, falls slightly deeper, self beard; moderately ruffled, wide petals. In most ways this is a near carbon copy of its pollen parent, Dusky Dancer. But the petals are a little wider and it seems a stronger grower. Highly fertile. Sdlg. #79-3-B: (Tuxedo x (Licorice Stick x Black Swan)) X Dusky Dancer. HC '83. $25.00. Harold Stahly.
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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BlackMadonna3.jpgjpg BlackMadonna3.jpg manage 64 K 05 Sep 2013 - 18:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Echo Iris Garden
BlackMadonnaBJ.JPGJPG BlackMadonnaBJ.JPG manage 67 K 29 Jan 2012 - 18:30 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
BlackMadonnaEI.jpgjpg BlackMadonnaEI.jpg manage 41 K 08 Dec 2012 - 23:49 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
black2.jpgjpg black2.jpg manage 75 K 14 May 2015 - 02:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blackmadonna5.JPGJPG blackmadonna5.JPG manage 130 K 16 Apr 2023 - 20:56 TerryLaurin Photo taken at 1988 AIS Oklahoma Convention by Verna Laurin at the Perry/Parrish Garden
blackmadonna9.JPGJPG blackmadonna9.JPG manage 310 K 30 Oct 2020 - 14:22 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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