■(TB) 'Earthborn'
1993, Hager
'Earthborn' (
Ben Hager, R. 1992). Seedling T5292Br/Sal#3W. TB, Height 33" (84 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards brown infused purple; falls salmon bronze edged brown; beards tangerine. Seedling T5033: (
'Fringe Benefits' sibling x
'Good Show') X seedling T4595TBrW: (seedling T4291TBr: (seedling 3897YTBds: (
'Golden Brilliance' x
'Glowing Ruffles') x
'Perfect Accent') x
'Flaming Victory'). Melrose 1993.
NOTE: An earlier iris by the same name was never introduced and the name reused. Description as follows: 'Earthborn' (Ben Hager, R. 1981). Seedling SB 73B. SIB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Pale lavender blue, deepening at signal area, dark brown touches on hafts. Not introduced or distributed. Name released 1992. 'White Swirl' x 'Tycoon') X 'White Swirl' x 'Tycoon').
See below:
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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. |
BobPries - 21 Apr 2019
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BettyJacobs - 2010-03-30
- Some other sources list Earthborn as a rebloomer. -- KatCausey - 2013-07-01