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Can you ID this gorgeous tall bearded iris?

2 years ago

I've had this iris for a couple of years. I just wish I knew the name of it.

Can you help? Thanks so much. (Pics)

Photo taken 5/24/2001

Photo taken 2019

Photo taken: 5/24/2021

Photo taken: 5/24/2021

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littlebit_gw

2 years ago

Late to the party... BUT no iris should have 2 separate names, The AIS has a database of all irises every registered, This is the info for https://wiki.irises.org/TbUthruZ/TbWarriorKing and this is the info for Red Masterpiece https://wiki.irises.org/TbPthruT/TbRedMasterpiece. 2 completely different irises, but similar in coloration.

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happytomato2008
2 years ago
Iris looks like 'Lady Friend' It is suggested that you buy it and compare it to the one you have now. Very nice Red. Offer to pay postage for a couple of Rhizomes of this Noid. Just PM or..... Judy
Garden Mist thanked happytomato2008
Garden Mist
Original Author
2 years ago
I think Lady Friend is much lighter than mine. My iris is darker, a deeper burgundy with white veining on the petal. Getting another one to compare is an excellent idea!
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windberry zone5a BCCanada
2 years ago
Looks similar to 'Dynamite', but 'Dynamite' has rather yellow, not white, strokes in the center. Compare
aunt_lou
2 years ago
It looks like "Play With Fire" to me. I saw it pictured over on Schreiners site and have it on my wish list.
Katie Strong
2 years ago
It will have different names depending on where you purchase from. Breck's online has one similar "Red Masterpiece". TulipWorld is my favorite place to order online from. Any issues, they fix them immediately. They call this iris "Warrior King".
Garden Mist
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi Katie,

Thank you for trying to ID this for me. So it has different names, that's pretty interesting. Hmmm what should we call mine? lol
Garden Mist
Original Author
2 years ago
I believe from all the Iris's that I've seen, the closest resemblance to mine is 'Warrior King"

Thank you to everyone for all your help. This is an absolutely "stunning" iris.
nicole___
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
No. Warrior King does not have the white spot under the beard.
Garden Mist thanked nicole___
Garden Mist
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks Nicole,

The white spot you see is actually yellow.

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