Autumn Elf
IB Autumn Elf
Autumn Elf
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB) 18-27.5”
Height: 18”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 7-8
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (G.P. Brown, 1935)
Description/Comments:
The first rebloom introduction from the pioneering Massachusetts breeder. This white and violet amoena with yellow influence has a pleasant fragrance. The foundation for Dr. Brown's later tetraploid tall bearded cool season reblooming hybridizing.
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Anne Lowe
SDB Anne Lowe
Anne Lowe
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 11”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 6-7
Bloom Time: Early to Midseason
Originator: (Donald Spoon, 2011)
Description/Comments:
Interesting coloring for a cool season SDB rebloomer. Modern flower form featuring erect standards and semi-flared fall plus ruffling. Blooms are yellow orange with reddish maroon spot and yellow orange midline on falls. Late October rebloom can be expected in Central Virginia.
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Baby Blessed
SDB Baby Blessed
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 10”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 3-10
Bloom Time: Early
Originator: (Lloyd Zurbrigg, 1979)
Description/Comments:
Light yellow with small white spot on falls. The best cool season (SDB) rebloomer ever. Vigorous and reliable for summer and fall flowering. Good for rock gardens, tight spots and wide pots.
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Constant Companion
IB Constant Companion
Constant Companion
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB) 16-27.5”
Height: 18”
Exposure: Full Sun:
Plant Zones: 5-9
Bloom Time: Early to Late
Originator: (Cornell Marsh, 1995)
Description/Comments:
Outstanding intermediate cool season rebloomer. Flowering can take place in spring, summer and fall. Good grower with velvety intense red-violet coloring. A very nice presence in the fall garden.
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Cricket Song
MTB Cricket Song
Cricket Song
Classification: Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB) 16-27.5”
Height: 24”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 6-7
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (Tom Silvers, 2012)
Description/Comments:
A diploid cool season rebloomer from Maryland. Medium purple blooms have white beards tipped orange. Summer and fall flowering can appear on mature clumps. Pedigree features an I.cengialtii parent revealing species impact on initial cool season rebloom breeding. A nice addition to the home landscape.
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Double Dare
BB Re Double Dare
Double Dare
Classification: Border Bearded (BB) 16-27.5
Height: 26”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 6-7
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (Michael Lockatell, 2014)
Description/Comments:
A richly colored plicata with outstanding modern flower form. Standards are burgundy and falls are also burgundy over yellow ground. Flared lower petals are accent with gold beards. Nice addition to the fall garden. Overlooked.
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Forever Blue
SDB Forever Blue
Forever Blue
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 12”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 3-8
Bloom Time: Early
Originator: (Chuck Chapman, 1997)
Description/Comments:
Cool Season SDB rebloomer from Canada. Light blue-violet self with imposing darker blue-violet beards. Spring, summer and fall flowering in Central Virginia is possible.
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I'll Be Back
IB I'll Be Back
I'll Be Back
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB) 16-27.5”
Height: 18”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 5-9
Bloom Time: Midseason to Late
Originator: (Terry Aitken, 2004)
Description/Comments:
White blooms have orange beards. Unusual color combination for cool season rebloom. Solid performer and good grower.
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Lady Emma
MTB Lady Emma
Classification: Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB) 16-27.5
Height: 24”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 4-9
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (Frank P. Jones, 1986)
Description/Comments:
Two tone yellow with historic flower form. Vigorous grower with lots of fall blooms. A great “starter” rebloomer.
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Midsummer Night's Dream
IB Midsummer Night's Dream
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB) 16-27.5”
Height: 17”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 4-8
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (Lowell Baumunk, 1998)
Description/ Comments:
Eye catching and award winning purple self. Good grower and very reliable. Bloomstalks have SDB height in Central Virginia.
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Purple Joy
SDB Purple Joy
Purple Joy
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 14”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 6-7
Bloom Times: Early to Midseason
Originator: (Donald Spoon, 2009)
Description/Comments:
Violet flowers have lighter edges with darker violet spot (nearly black) on falls. Reliable fall performer.
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Ray Jones
SDB Ray Jones
Ray Jones
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 13”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 6-7
Bloom Time: 6-7
Originator: (Donald Spoon, 2011)
Description/Comments:
Intense yellow with yellow-orange beards. Slightly ruffled with pronounced spicy fragrance. Good October rebloom record.
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Rosalie Loving
SDB Rosalie Loving
Rosalie Loving
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 10”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 5-8
Bloom Time: Early to Midseason
Originator: (Donald Spoon, 2003)
Description/Comments:
Named for late Fredericksburg Area Iris Society long time member. Unique coloring for SDB cool season rebloomer. Standards are white edged with golden yellow base. Falls are white edged golden yellow with large maroon spot. Faithful October rebloom. The Northern Virginia median has produced some interesting seedlings.
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Sailboat Bay
SDB Sailboat Bay
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height:15”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 7-9
Bloom Time: Midseason
Originator: (Lloyd Zurbrigg, 2004)
Description/Comments:
Last median introduction from legendary cool season rebloom hybridizer. White standards and baby blue falls. Consistent flowering can occur in summer and fall. Overlooked. A good foil for improved seedlings.
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September Buttercup
BB September Buttercup
September Buttercup
Classification: Border Bearded (BB) 16-27.5”
Height: 25”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 5-7
Bloom Time: Early to Midseason
Originator: (G.P. Brown, 1962)
Description/Comments:
Buttercup yellow self. Historic rebloomer from Massachusetts. Despite older flower form, color stands out in fall. Mid October bloom is possible.
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Smell The Roses
SDB Smell The Roses
Smell the Roses
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 13”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 4-9
Bloom Time: Early to Late
Originator: (Monty Byers, 1988)
Description/Comments:
Medium violet-blue flowers with June and fall rebloom. Good pedigree.
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Sweethearts Again
SDB Sweethearts Again
Sweethearts Again
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) 8-16”
Height: 14”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 5-8
Bloom Time: Early to Late
Originator: (Paul Hill, 2004)
Description/Comments:
A rare pink SDB cool season rebloomer with tangerine beards tipped blue. Vigorous grower with solid spring bloom. Fall flowering takes place in late October and early November.
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Trimmed Velvet
MDB Trimmed Velvet
Trimmed Velvet
Classification: Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB) up to 8”
Height: 6”
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zones: 5-7
Bloom Time: Early to Midseason
Originator: (Donald Spoon, 2006)
Description/Comments:
Award winning MDB cool season rebloomer. Deep plum purple self with purple black spot on velvety falls. Great color and reliable late October flowering.
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