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Schreiner, R. 1963 / 1963
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1960-1969
Fall Color:
Black/Near Black
Standard Color:
Black/Near Black
Pattern:
Self
Beard Color:
Dark/Blk/Brn
Hybridizer:
Schreiner
Rarity:
GG eligible - endangered

Full Description

E. 40″

TB, 44″ (112 cm), Early midseason bloom . Dark violet-blue black; deep red beard. ‘Black Taffeta‘ X ‘King’s Choice’. Schreiners 1963. High Commendation 1962, Honorable Mention 1964.

Deepest velvety rich violet blue. The big slightly ruffled flowers are produced on four branched stems reaching to 44 inches in height. Early

HM 1964.

Provenance: Image I: photo by L Munro in Newfoundland NJ garden in 2010, iris from Presby Iris Gardens,