Eternal Summer

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

 ORIGINATOR: Chuck Chapman

INTRODUCED: 2012

CLASS: Species Cross

HEIGHT: 20"

BLOOM SEASON: Early & Rebloom

DESCRIPTION: S. and style arms violet-purple; F. same, white lines at hafts; beards yellow in throat, blue-violet in middle and ends; aphylla branching.

PARENTAGE: Forever Blue X I. aphylla

AWARDS: None

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the hybridizer Chuck Chapman: Heavy and consistent rebloom on this purple self that resembles aphylla parent in bloom conformation. Reblooms very early, and continues for a long time. Very close to being an everbloomer. Has 10-12 flowers on its 20" flower stalk. Blooms open consecutively, leading to a long bloom period per stalk. Starts rebloom about 3-4 weeks after finishing spring bloom. Sets bee pods but has resisted planned crosses.