Intermediate bearded (IB) iris are a great choice for the casual gardener. One established, they tend to clump nicely and bloom vigorously. Here are some garden stars:
Despite being in a spot where TBs have not thrived, 'Outer Edge' is in its third year and going gangbusters.
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| 'Outer Edge' P. Black 2011 IB |
No, it's not just another purple plicata. Its wonderful substance hold up to the weather and the 23" height keeps it wind resistant. The 'purple' is a wide band of a rich red-purple (I would say mulberry).
Paul Black hit this one out of the park.
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| 'Outer Edge' P. Black 2011 IB |
Another Terry Aitken Hawaiian themed cultivar is 'Many Mahalos.' An orange self (meaning standard and falls are the same color) its beards are a deeper orange. The form is more traditional. The falls while being held up do curve downward. It really makes the color statement more complete and, as you can see the bloom is prolific. The iris geeks would say it is floriferous. I say: lots of color, easy to grow. The complimentary color of the allium is a plus.
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| 'Many Mahalos' Aitken 2003 IB |
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| 'Many Mahalos' Aitken 2003 IB |
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