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■(TB) 'Earth Girl'

2006, Spoon

'Earth Girl' (Donald Spoon, R. 2006). Seedling 98-248A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards mauve (RHS 70D), darker base and midrib, lightly laced; style arms peach pink; falls white ground, 1/4" raspberry border, lighter at edge; beards white tipped tangerine, deeper in throat, upturned fuzzy horn; ruffled, fluted; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling 93-77A, 'Crazy' pod parent, X 'Rock Star'. Winterberry 2006.

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EARTH GIRL (3).JPGEarth Girl TB Donald Spoon 2006.jpgearthgirl-jb.jpgearthgirl01.jpg

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From AIS Bulletin #341 April 2006 Introducing Earth Girl (D. Spoon) TB SA, 36" (91 em), ML. Sdlg. # 98-248A. Ruffled and fluted, arched falls with upturned fuzzy white horns. Domed and lightly laced mauve (70D) standards with darker bases and midribs. Peachy pink style arms. White ground plicata falls with ? inch raspberry stitching and peppering with lighter edges.White beards tipped tangerine, deeper tangerine in throat. 7-9 buds. Fertile both ways. (((Gigolo x Satin Siren) x Queen in Calico) X Rock Star (Lovebird x Gigolo}). $35. Wintyerberry 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 - 21 Apr 2019

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-- MarilynCampbell - 2010-02-06
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
EARTH GIRL (3).JPGJPG EARTH GIRL (3).JPG manage 376 K 06 Mar 2019 - 02:44 CynthiaVoss Tall Bearded Iris Earth Girl
Earth Girl TB Donald Spoon 2006.jpgjpg Earth Girl TB Donald Spoon 2006.jpg manage 263 K 23 Mar 2021 - 20:43 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
earthgirl-jb.jpgjpg earthgirl-jb.jpg manage 69 K 26 Feb 2013 - 14:09 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Winterberry Iris
earthgirl01.jpgjpg earthgirl01.jpg manage 73 K 08 Jan 2015 - 03:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
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