■ (TB) 'Indigo Princess'
1992, Schreiner
'Indigo Princess' (
Schreiner, R. 1992). Seedling# V 51-A. TB, 39" (99 cm). Late midseason bloom.Ruffled deep violet (RHS 89C); beards yellow, tipped blue.
'Breakers' X seedling# P 81-A: (seedling# L 37-4 : (seedling# G 11-1,
'St. Louis Blues' sibling x seedling# I 144-18: (seedling# G 1517-B x
'Neptune's Pool')) x seedling# L 93-5: ((
'Navy Strut' x seedling# E 1313-A) x (
'Fuji's Mantle' x
'Matinata'))). Schreiner 1992. Honorable Mention 1994;
Award of Merit 1997.
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References
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References:
| Awaiting original catalog description |
| From 2008 Schreiner catalog: INDIGO PRINCESS. (Schreiner 1992) ML 39. A magnificent ruffled deep violet self, Indigo Princess' pansy violet hue, imposing 6 1/2 X 4 1/4" size, superb branching and aristocratic bearing all stamp this beauty as one of the best recent refinements in a classic Iris pattern. Spicy orange blossom odor. HM '94. AM '97. $12.50 |
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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. |
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