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Wed, Jun 17, 09 at 16:11
| This is an old fashioned iris, or so I am told. The ones sold before all the new cultivars with the fancy new colours?
I'm wondering if a)that is true and b)if it has a name, what it is? I am including 2 photos below. One is taken in a sunnier location, the other in a slightly shadier location. Thank you! Sunnier:
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| I wonder if this could be The Red Douglas, Dykes Medal'41. |
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- Posted by garden_of_mu Z7/8 PNW (My Page) on Wed, Jun 17, 09 at 22:30
| Easy one. Indian Chief. The netted standards with the wire rim of deeper color give it away. Plus it is everywhere. Probably the hardiest iris in existence. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Indian Chief
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| It does seem to be very hardy. It does not multiply very quickly at all though. Very slow multiplier. Indian Chief is from 1929, so I guess that fits as an "older variety, right? Would this one be considered a historic variety then? |
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| Mike (garden_of_mu) really knows the historics. Good to see you back on the forum! Yes, it is a historic. |
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- Posted by garden_of_mu Z7/8 PNW (My Page) on Fri, Jun 19, 09 at 23:56
| Technically, any iris more than 30 years old is officially considered an historic. Personally I consider any pre-1965 be in that class. After that we get more modern forms and styles. IC is a classic, and well regarded. Nice to be back. A little free time allows me the luxury to post! =) Mike |
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