Photo Courtesy of Brighton Park Iris

ORIGINATOR: Schreiner INTRODUCED: 1971 CLASS: Tall Bearded HEIGHT: 36" BLOOM SEASON: Mid DESCRIPTION: S. grey to lavender-blue, subtly blended fawn tan; F. rich dark blue-black with overcast blending of brown; smoky blue-brown beard. PARENTAGE: Marvalon X Black Swan AWARDS: HM'72 INTERESTING INFO: From the 1977 Schreiner’s Iris Lovers: This iris is absolutely unique; so startlingly different, a subtle colored iris in an unusual balance of nearly indescribably smoky toned standards with the full syncopation of rich, silken, dark blue-black falls. The infusion of muted brown and fawn tan lends this bi-tone an aura of mystery. The name is most suggestive; an appropriately portraying the fascinating mood of this iris.