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Iris Class:

Bearded

Bearded Class:

Tall Bearded

Age:

1970-1979

Fall Color:

Magenta/Plum

Standard Color:

Magenta/Plum

Pattern:

Blend

Beard Color:

Bronze

Hybridizer:

Babson

Rarity:

GG eligible - endangered

Full Description

Midseason bloom. Red blend with slight blue infusion in center of falls; bronze beard. Seedling# S61-13: (‘Happy Holiday’ x (‘Mixed Emotions’ x ‘Cahokia’ seedling# L11-10)) X seedling# T34-13: (‘Craftsman’ x ‘Commentary’). Melrose Gardens 1978.

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