Phalanx


  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1951

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 38"

BLOOM SEASON: Early

DESCRIPTION: Fuchsia hued self; bluish blaze down center of F.; vibrant yellow beard.

PARENTAGE: Red Amber X Lothario

AWARDS: None

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1951 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: This is a novelty Iris of an unusual fuchsia hue. The falls have a sheen of metallic rose enhanced by a blue blaze in the center, reminding one of the luster of a shining Christmas tree ornament. Everyone may not like this Iris, but those who respond to its bizarre coloring will like it a great deal.

A phalanx is a formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears, developed by Philip II of Macedon and used by Alexander the Great.