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■(TB) 'Stir Crazy'

2002, Christopherson

'Stir Crazy' (Vincent Christopherson, R. 2001). Seedling# 7-1A. TB, 28" (71 cm). Midseason bloom. Light purple, falls with variable darker purple wash and white markings near beard; beards white, hairs tipped orange; slight sweet fragrance. 'Shaman' X 'Ruth Black'. Argyle Acres 2002.

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Photo by Country Delight IrisPhoto by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Vincent ChristophersonPhoto by Blue J Iris

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From AIS Bulletin #325 April 2002 Introducing STIR CRAZY TB 18" M. A subtle. color breaking pattern. Blooms are ligh purple With a darker purple wash over the falls that is variable for each flower. Small white rays highlight the beards which are white tipped orange. Slight sweet fragrance. Fertile both ways. Sdlg 7-1 A. Shaman X Ruth Black. $40. Argyle Acres.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
StirCrazy9.jpgjpg StirCrazy9.jpg manage 161 K 02 Feb 2021 - 13:37 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
StirCrazyBJI.jpgjpg StirCrazyBJI.jpg manage 86 K 07 Apr 2012 - 20:24 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
stircrazy2.jpgjpg stircrazy2.jpg manage 58 K 10 Apr 2013 - 02:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
stircrazy9.JPGJPG stircrazy9.JPG manage 84 K 06 Aug 2024 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Vincent Christopherson
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