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(TB) 'Greene County'

1963, Rees

'Greene County' (G. Rees, R. 1959). TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light leaf-green; falls same, flecked blue at tip of beard surrounded by greenish-tan. 'Green Hope' X 'Green Pastures'. Rainbow Gardens 1963.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: GREENE COUNTY (Rees '63) 35". This stunning green bitone bloomed for us in August, and again November & December in addition to its spring bloom. Standards chartreuse cream edged in white; falls olive chartreuse with brown haft veins and white edging. Beard light yellow. Usually 3 flowers out at once at different heights. No pollen but should be a good pod parent. (Green Hope X Green Pastures). Regularly $20; on $25 order $14.95.
GREEN COUNTRY (Rees '60) M. 32 in. Green Hope x Green Pastures. A very nicely formed flower of large size and heavy substance, this is a light leaf-green self, the standards being evenly colored and the falls having a greenish tan flush of heavier coloring around the beard where there is some blue flecking. $5.00. (Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog, 1963.
Note: The above entry from the Fleur De Lis Catalog shows a perfect example of an incorrect spelling. Notice the iris name was printed as "Green Country" and not "Greene County". Many would think this iris was originated by Clara Rees from California, but in fact was originated by George Rees who lived in Missouri. On a positive note the introduction date for this iris is shown as 1960 from the catalog. This date may or may not be correct but it is information not shown in the 1959 Checklist. [David Potembski]

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.

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