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■(TB) 'Night Song'
1965, Luihn
'Night Song' (Walter Luihn, R. 1964). Seedling# 61-22. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-V1D, Dark violet-black self; self beard. 'Dark Fury' X 'Black Taffeta'. Tell, Mission Bell 1965. Exhibition Certificate 1963, High Commendation 1964, Honorable Mention 1966, Judges Joice 1966, 1967, National Test Garden Award 1968.
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| From AIS Bulletin #177, April 1965. Introducing NIGHT SONG (Walt Luihn) M-L 38" Shimmering violet-black greatly admired at the Chicago convention. The extremely broad ruffled blossoms are fashioned with impeccable style: standards domed, falls arched and flaring and enriched by matching wide full beards. Strong well-branched stalks. Fine plant habits. Dark Fury X Black Taffeta. Sdlg. 61-22. HC 1964. Net $25.00. Mission Bell. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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| 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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NightSongEI.jpg | manage | 43 K | 16 Dec 2012 - 19:49 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
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nightsong03.jpg | manage | 125 K | 13 Jun 2014 - 22:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
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nightsong04.JPG | manage | 86 K | 03 Jul 2014 - 21:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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nightsong05.JPG | manage | 66 K | 03 Jul 2014 - 21:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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nightsong06.JPG | manage | 82 K | 03 Jul 2014 - 21:05 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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nightsong07.JPG | manage | 58 K | 03 Jul 2014 - 21:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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nightsong9.JPG | manage | 136 K | 25 Aug 2021 - 15:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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nightsong_jb.jpg | manage | 23 K | 20 Apr 2013 - 22:39 | Main.Harloiris | photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden |
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