Common name: Tall Bearded Iris 'Polished Amber'
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/59155/
This looks like it's got its own neon light inside. Is it really this beautiful?
Mhem - it is beautiful-ER!! Did not bloom in 04 as it's very crowded but will be moved in a few weeks and hopefully put on a show next season. Picture was with my older camera: I can show better detail with the new model, so stay tuned!
Gosh ....I don't think I've ever seen an iris with quite that color combination. You educate me daily, puttytat! Thanks!
What a lovely flower...and great photo! Who introduced this iris? Do you know a source for it?
flowerfrenzy - I've looked and looked for this one to no avail. I did find that it is a Gibson introduced in 1989.
flowerfrenzy, the only place I've seen it listed in the last couple of years is Riverview Gardens.