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Iris Class:

Bearded

Bearded Class:

Standard Dwarf Bearded

Age:

1970-1979

Fall Color:

Magenta/Plum

Standard Color:

Magenta/Plum

Pattern:

Blend

Beard Color:

Blue/Purple

Hybridizer:

Galer G

Rarity:

GG eligible - endangered

Full Description

From AIS: Seedling 67-9-6. SDB, height 13″ (33 cm), Early midseason bloom. Ruby red self, darker spot on upper Falls (between RHS 77A/79C but more vibrant). Sibling to ‘Aunt Min’. High Commendation 1973

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