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Joseph Ghio 1983/1984
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1980-1989
Fall Color:
terra cotta
Standard Color:
Terra Cotta
Pattern:
Self
Beard Color:
Gold/Tan
Hybridizer:
Ghio
Rarity:
GG eligible - protected
Full Description
TB, 38″ (97 cm). Late midseason bloom. Toasted watermelon; red beard. Seedling# 74-96A: (‘Coffee House’ x ‘Carolina Honey’) X seedling# 76-153D: ((‘Carolina Honey’ x ‘Malaysia’) x ((‘Ponderosa‘ x ‘Travel On‘) x ‘Peace Offering‘)). Bay View Gardens 1984. Honorable Mention 1986.
From Cooley’s 1998 Iris Catalog: “One of the finest examples of a limited color class. Exquisite form with lovely ruffles on this toasted watermelon self. Red beard.”