ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1963

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 36"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid to Late

DESCRIPTION: Lilac lavender self, uniform throughout; light lemon-yellow beard.

PARENTAGE: Amethyst Flame X Lavish Lady

AWARDS: HM'65

INTERESTING INFO: From its Introductory 1963 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: For progress in the always scarce lavender class, what pedigree could be more of a "natural" than Amethyst Flame X Lavish Lady? We consider this shimmering, frosty, fresh-toned Lilac one of our finest 1963 introductions. It is a perfect self with classica beauty and fault-free habits. Generally more ruffled than the picture suggests, generously endowed in all its pards (measuring 8 3/8" wide and 7" tall), whith excellent substance and ideal branching, Imperial Lilac is a thrilling beautiful iris in the clump. Most new iris are bought by hobbyists who take pride in growing the finest or by cataloguers who are looking for varieties that will be in demand for many years. If you are in either category, here is an Iris for you to buy. $25.00