■(TB) 'Ruth's Love'

1962, Sexton

'Ruth's Love' (Neva Sexton, R. 1961). Seedling# 58-36. TB, 38" (97 cm), Very early bloom. Standards golden yellow; falls creamy white, bordered golden yellow; yellow beard. 'Star Shine' X yellow seedling. Sexton 1962. Honorable Mention 1965.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, TX. USDA Zones 8

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing RUTH'S LOVE (Sexton '62). EE. 40 in. (Star Shine X yellow seedling). S., golden yellow; F., creamy white bordered golden yellow. Gold beard. Named for a dear deceased friend. This was her favorite of all my iris. This iris with four-way branching has heavy substance. The blooms last for a week or more, becoming more beautiful each day. This is a golden Star Shine. Net $25.00. Sexton Iris Garden.
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PXL_20220611_142601416.jpgjpg PXL_20220611_142601416.jpg manage 2 MB 26 Apr 2024 - 23:54 NikkiPolson Ruth's Love TB
RuthsLove11.JPGJPG RuthsLove11.JPG manage 79 K 30 Aug 2021 - 03:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
RuthsLove12BHI.JPGJPG RuthsLove12BHI.JPG manage 75 K 01 May 2012 - 20:01 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ruthslove-jb.jpgjpg ruthslove-jb.jpg manage 18 K 22 Feb 2013 - 23:27 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
Topic revision: r14 - 05 Nov 2024, DelaneHLangton
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