Boss Tweed

James McWherter 1992/1993
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1993
Fall Color:
Brown/Rust
Standard Color:
Brown/Rust
Pattern:
Blend
Beard Color:
Gold/Tan
Hybridizer:
McWhirter J
Rarity:
Available - not endangered

Full Description

TB, 38″ (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled honey tan brown, white area under gold beards; slight fragrance. ‘Arabian Tapestry’ X ‘Role Model’. Cottage 1993. Honorable Mention 1995; Award of Merit 1998.

From Schhreiner’s Iris Lovers Catalog 1999  ” Good vigorous growth is assured with this colorful tawny brown, lavender and yellow blend. Its honey brown petals are overlaid with lavender and golden yellow tones. Note the white zones at the centers of the rounded and slightly rufled falls. HM ’95, AM ’98.”