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■(TB) 'Walking Wild'

2007, Niswonger

'Walking Wild' (O. David Niswonger, R. 2006). Seedling# 42-00. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms blue; falls near white; beards mustard. 'Rear View Mirror' X 'Crowned Heads'. Cape Iris 2007. Honorable Mention 2009.

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Walking Wild TB D. Niswonger 2007.jpgwalkingwild01.jpgWalkingWild01.jpgwalkingwild02.jpgWalkingWild02.jpgwalkingwild1.jpgWalkingWild by JanLauritzen.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #345 April 2007 Introducing WALKING WILD (Niswonger '07), TB, Sdlg. 42-00: Rear View Mirror X Crowned Heads. 36" (91 cm), Mid. A reverse amoena type with the falls near white and the standards blue. Probably the most vigorous from this cross. It won the Best seedling twice (2000 and 2002) and an EC in 2006 in the SEMO Iris Society shows. It has 8 to 9 buds with three open at one time, well branched and hearty. Feltile both ways. The name was supplied by Joy Seckler from Green field, TN. $45.00. Cape Iris.
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- JanLauritzen - 2010-10-20
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Walking Wild TB D. Niswonger 2007.jpgjpg Walking Wild TB D. Niswonger 2007.jpg manage 115 K 22 Feb 2018 - 23:23 Main.georgebacon Breezeway Iris Garden 2010 Convention Master Garden
WalkingWild01.jpgjpg WalkingWild01.jpg manage 287 K 11 Apr 2017 - 12:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
WalkingWild02.jpgjpg WalkingWild02.jpg manage 132 K 10 Feb 2021 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
WalkingWild_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg WalkingWild_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 68 K 20 Oct 2010 - 19:46 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
walkingwild01.jpgjpg walkingwild01.jpg manage 63 K 22 Jul 2014 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
walkingwild02.jpgjpg walkingwild02.jpg manage 70 K 15 May 2014 - 20:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
walkingwild1.jpgjpg walkingwild1.jpg manage 87 K 11 Jul 2019 - 19:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
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