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■(TB) 'Edyth Mae'

1981, Jones

'Edith Mae' (William E. Jones, R. 1979). Seedling 75-53A. TB, 29" (74 cm), M. Ruffled, lightly laced light yellow with white area below yellow beard. 'Lemon Mist' X 'Miss Dolly Dollars'. Contemporary Gardens 1981. Exhibition Certificate 1980.

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Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionDetail of Rosalie Figge photoPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing EDYTH MAE (W. E. Jones) TB, 29" (74 cm), Midseason. Heavily ruffled and lightly laced crystalline light yellow with white area below the yellow beard. This is a "small tall" (thus, the reduced introductory price) that is a diminutive of its pod parent. Extremely vigorous. Sdlg. 75-53A: (Lemon Mist x Miss Dolly Dollars). EC 1980. Named for Bill's mother, who first interested him in irises. $20.00. Contemporary 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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EdythMae01.jpgjpg EdythMae01.jpg manage 81 K 05 Jun 2014 - 16:13 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
EdythMae02.jpgjpg EdythMae02.jpg manage 78 K 05 Jun 2014 - 16:15 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
EdythMae02edt.jpgjpg EdythMae02edt.jpg manage 36 K 17 Dec 2018 - 14:50 Main.Harloiris Detail of Rosalie Figge photo
edythmae5.JPGJPG edythmae5.JPG manage 62 K 27 Feb 2024 - 13:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
edythmae50.JPGJPG edythmae50.JPG manage 68 K 27 Feb 2024 - 13:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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