Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Ben Hager
Year Of Registration: 1983
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1983
Seedling Number: AMT3798Pk
Classification: Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB)
Registered Height: 24 inches (61 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Rose
Bloom Color Description: Smoky pink
Beard Color: Pale tangerine
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1985
Other: Williamson-White Award: 1987

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Parentage: Louise Hopper X Puppy Love
Child plants: 41 child plants

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Location: Glen Rock PA

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