Re: identification of purple iris

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My reaction was also Sino-siberian. To me, the yellow markings in the signal area suggests a strong I. chrysographes influence.

Ken Walker
Concord, CA

Christy Hensler wrote:

Diane,

 

It appears to be a form of Sino-siberian iris. The giveaway for me is the form of the standards. They seem almost to be "quilled" where they attach to the rest of the bloom. The yellow cast to the leaves is also typical for this group in my garden.

 

I've attached a few images from my seedling bed of Sino-siberians from an Idson cross. Exact colors can vary greatly (I've shown only those closest to that of your unidentified iris) as can the fall markings.

 

Christy

z4b

Newport, WA

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