ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1987

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 38"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid

DESCRIPTION: Ruffled butterfly blue; self beard.

PARENTAGE: K 440-5: (Starina x Navy Strut) X Carriage Trade

AWARDS: HC'86, HM'89, Walther Cup '89, AM'96, Wister Medal '93, DM'94

INTERESTING INFO: From the 1987 Schreiner’s Iris Lovers Catalog: Silverado is a modern achievement in flower form. The fully broad, yet heavily substanced petals are so lavishly ruffled. This cool blue-white self dances with artistic flare. Tall sturdy stems superbly display 8-9 buds on two nicely spaced branches. Make this marvel a sterling addition to your garden.