Honorable Mention 1997; Award of Merit 1999; John C. Wister Medal 2002; President’s Cup 1996

For a spectacular display, plant Iris ‘Jurassic Park’ bulbs in the late summer through fall, and witness a burst of beauty in mid-spring to early summer, with an encore performance in late summer to early fall. This heavily blooming tall bearded iris takes center stage, adorning the garden with its dramatic, ruffled, bicolored flowers. Canary yellow standards harmonize beautifully with blended lavender-blue falls, featuring yellow veining and edging. Adding to the allure, a slight sweet scent accompanies these blooms, which are borne on tall, sturdy scapes above sword-shaped blue-green leaves that maintain a fresh appearance throughout the season. Beyond their visual appeal in the garden, the flowers draw in pollinators, especially butterflies and hummingbirds, and serve as elegant, long-lasting additions to spring bouquets.

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