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■(TB) 'City Lights'

1991, Dunn

'City Lights' (Mary Dunn, R. 1990). Seedling# M87-1002-C. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards deep violet blue, lighter midrib; falls deep violet blue, large white area surrounding pale yellow beard. 'Fancy Face' X 'Windsurfer'. MAD Iris 1991. Honorable Mention 1993, Award of Merit 1995.

Said to have the fragrance of root beer.

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing CITY LIGHTS-Large showy solid blue-violet, with a large clean white area. White beards with white shadowy overlay in center of standards. Wide ruffled flaring form. Many flowers that stand out across the garden, 37". Fancy Face X Windsurfer. $35.00. M.A.D. Iris Garden.
 

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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-- BobPries - 2010-09-14
  • This iris reblooms in Southern California. It's a stand-out in the garden. -- ReneeFraser - 30 May 2012
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CITIyLIGHTs06.jpgjpg CITIyLIGHTs06.jpg manage 62 K 19 Apr 2014 - 15:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
CITYLIGHTS01.jpgjpg CITYLIGHTS01.jpg manage 144 K 04 Dec 2015 - 22:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
CITYLIGHTS20.jpgjpg CITYLIGHTS20.jpg manage 62 K 21 Nov 2013 - 17:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-Italy
CityLights01.JPGJPG CityLights01.JPG manage 67 K 22 Nov 2014 - 03:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CityLights02.JPGJPG CityLights02.JPG manage 47 K 20 Aug 2015 - 20:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
CityLights13.jpgjpg CityLights13.jpg manage 54 K 11 Sep 2013 - 20:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
CityLights21.jpgjpg CityLights21.jpg manage 41 K 28 Nov 2013 - 13:50 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
CityLightsPJO.jpgjpg CityLightsPJO.jpg manage 37 K 11 Aug 2012 - 18:55 BetsyHiggins Photo by Patrick Orr
CityLightsTIF.jpgjpg CityLightsTIF.jpg manage 34 K 04 Dec 2011 - 20:39 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
City_LightsNN.jpgjpg City_LightsNN.jpg manage 47 K 06 Nov 2011 - 17:44 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
City_Lights_KWW.jpgjpg City_Lights_KWW.jpg manage 59 K 12 Jan 2017 - 19:00 Main.KWalker Photo by Ken Walker; St. John's Episcopal Church, Tulare, CA; AIS 2004 Convention
TB-City-Lights.jpgjpg TB-City-Lights.jpg manage 50 K 22 Oct 2010 - 23:00 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
city01.jpgjpg city01.jpg manage 134 K 11 Mar 2015 - 19:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm,Owen Sound,Ontario
city_lights_64.jpgjpg city_lights_64.jpg manage 72 K 28 Nov 2010 - 15:47 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
city_lights_66.jpgjpg city_lights_66.jpg manage 60 K 28 Nov 2010 - 15:47 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
city_lights_fl.jpgjpg city_lights_fl.jpg manage 68 K 07 Mar 2011 - 17:29 IrisP  
citylights02.jpgjpg citylights02.jpg manage 62 K 05 Jun 2014 - 01:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights04.jpgjpg citylights04.jpg manage 73 K 10 Jul 2013 - 23:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
citylights05.jpgjpg citylights05.jpg manage 18 K 21 Jul 2014 - 02:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris Hills Farm
citylights06.jpgjpg citylights06.jpg manage 67 K 19 Nov 2014 - 21:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights07.jpgjpg citylights07.jpg manage 30 K 23 Dec 2014 - 22:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
citylights08.jpgjpg citylights08.jpg manage 64 K 25 Dec 2014 - 15:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights09.jpgjpg citylights09.jpg manage 90 K 04 May 2015 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
citylights11.jpgjpg citylights11.jpg manage 20 K 01 Aug 2013 - 19:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell,irishillsfarm.com
citylights12.jpgjpg citylights12.jpg manage 71 K 09 Sep 2013 - 02:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights14.jpgjpg citylights14.jpg manage 70 K 18 Sep 2013 - 00:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights15.jpgjpg citylights15.jpg manage 58 K 19 Sep 2013 - 21:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights16.jpgjpg citylights16.jpg manage 66 K 12 Oct 2013 - 16:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Alla Chernoguz-Ukraine
citylights17.jpgjpg citylights17.jpg manage 62 K 26 Oct 2013 - 14:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights18.jpgjpg citylights18.jpg manage 77 K 07 Nov 2013 - 03:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
citylights19.jpgjpg citylights19.jpg manage 86 K 19 Nov 2013 - 21:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights22.jpgjpg citylights22.jpg manage 81 K 30 Nov 2013 - 16:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
citylights23.JPGJPG citylights23.JPG manage 76 K 28 Jan 2014 - 16:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
citylights24.JPGJPG citylights24.JPG manage 55 K 28 Jan 2014 - 16:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
citylights25.JPGJPG citylights25.JPG manage 105 K 28 Jan 2014 - 16:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
citylights26.jpgjpg citylights26.jpg manage 77 K 14 Feb 2014 - 23:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
citylights27.jpgjpg citylights27.jpg manage 75 K 14 Feb 2014 - 23:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
citylights28.jpgjpg citylights28.jpg manage 63 K 03 Mar 2014 - 16:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
citylights4.jpgjpg citylights4.jpg manage 30 K 01 Sep 2015 - 15:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Wild Iris Rows
citylights6.JPGJPG citylights6.JPG manage 36 K 28 May 2013 - 13:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Bill's Iris Gardens
citylights8.jpgjpg citylights8.jpg manage 49 K 10 May 2013 - 12:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
i-Gsn6BM2-X2_city_lights.jpgjpg i-Gsn6BM2-X2_city_lights.jpg manage 164 K 21 Feb 2016 - 04:30 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
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