From Marble Iris Gardens catalog, 1957: SOUTHERN SNOW (Beck 1947). E. 36 in. A magnificent white lris that blooms early and has the ideal qualifications for a white Iris. It is an early blooming Iris with standards and falls that are both broad and heavy in texture set off by a yellow beard. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 |
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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JPG | SOUTHERNSNOW.JPG | manage | 142 K | 23 Sep 2019 - 03:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the A.H. Fischer slide collection |
JPG | SOUTHERNSNOWedt.JPG | manage | 52 K | 06 Nov 2019 - 18:50 | Main.Harloiris | Detail of A.H. Fischer photo |