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Iris Class:

Bearded

Bearded Class:

Tall Bearded

Age:

1900-1919

Fall Color:

Lavender

Standard Color:

Lavender

Pattern:

Streaked/Striped

Beard Color:

Lemon/Light Yellow

Hybridizer:

Barr

Rarity:

GG eligible - protected

Full Description

TB EM B3M

Lavender-blue ground, falls veined and washed deeper purple with a golden beard. Charming and floriferous.

Note: Please be aware that while this iris was superseded in 1938 by Gersdorff ‘s Cottage Maid, EM S7L, Barr’s CM does still exist.

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