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■(TB) 'Lemon Meringue'

1957, Noyd

'Lemon Meringue' (Luella Noyd, R. 1956). Seedling# N5-102. TB, 29" (74 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class Y4, Standards lemon yellow, large white area below beard; falls edged same as Standards. ('Midwest Gem' x 'New Horizon') x 'Song Of Songs'. Noyd 1957.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: LEMON MERINGUE (Noyd '57) M. VL. 30 in. (Midwest Gem x New Horiz.) x Song of Songs. A bright new iris with rich lemon stands and pure white falls bordered lemon and very heavily laced. A beauty. 1.00.
 

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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