Ragtop Day

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
Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Schreiner's Iris Gardens
Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Schreiner's Iris Gardens

ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 2014

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 36"

BLOOM SEASON: Midseason Late

DESCRIPTION: S. pale violet-blue; F. violet-grape, small amount of white by beard; beard hairs based orange, tips purple.

PARENTAGE: Parentage unknown

AWARDS: None

PBF: None

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 2014 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: The term ‘ragtop’ came into vogue over 60 years ago, referring to the convertible automobile. Last bloom season, every day it bloomed was a Ragtop Day. Ultramarine falls infused with purple have a light delicate penciling around the edges. Astride the white blaze on the hafts are khaki markings. And the bold orange-red beard enlivens everything. Sculpted icy white standards with a hint of blue, round out this well-formed sonorous amoena.