Another look at THORNBIRD....................... it has so many shades of itself depending on where it it growing.
by Margiempv Dec 1, 2006 3:31 PM
THORNBIRD (Monty Byers, 1989) TB, 35", M. S. pale ecru; F. greenish tan, deeper at hafts which are overlaid with deep violet lines radiating out from around beard and suffusing into center; violet beard tipped mustard, violet horns or spoons; lightly ruffled, slight sweet fragrance.
by laurief Oct 5, 2003 8:46 AM
TB Iris: M.Byers 1989. S-pale ecru F-Greenish tan, deeper hafts overlaid with violet lines B-violet-mustard, horns
by mountaineer Dec 14, 2003 8:47 AM
This one is a horned beauty!
by Wandasflowers Jun 4, 2004 9:27 AM
Thornbird deserves every award it has gotten and more!
by Heidi Jul 3, 2004 9:16 AM
Tall Bearded Iris, Thornbird
by ADKSpirit Nov 28, 2005 10:10 PM
I love this fast multipling iris!
by Tntigger Jan 20, 2007 1:11 PM
The color seems to be different in every garden I've visited.
by Wandasflowers Feb 22, 2007 11:01 PM
Closeup shows diamond dusting and purple shading along with the 'thorn' * Elegant plant
by keyi Jun 5, 2007 12:06 PM
It's fun to look at all the photos of this Iris and see how different it can look in different gardens. Beautiful in all it's shades.
by lincolnitess May 26, 2008 3:57 PM
"'Thornbird' (Monty Byers, 1988). TB, height 35" (89 cm), mid season bloom. Standards pale ecru; falls greenish tan, deeper at hafts which are overlaid with deep violet lines radiating out from around beard and suffusing into center; violet beard tipped mustard, violet horns or spoons; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance."
by dabobo May 29, 2008 8:48 PM
'Thornbird' (Monty Byers, 1988). TB, height 35" (89 cm), mid season bloom. Standards pale ecru; falls greenish tan, deeper at hafts which are overlaid with deep violet lines radiating out from around beard and suffusing into center; violet beard tipped mustard, violet horns or spoons; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
by dabobo May 29, 2008 8:48 PM
"'Thornbird' (Monty Byers, 1988). TB, height 35" (89 cm), mid season bloom. Standards pale ecru; falls greenish tan, deeper at hafts which are overlaid with deep violet lines radiating out from around beard and suffusing into center; violet beard tipped mustard, violet horns or spoons; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance."
by dabobo May 29, 2008 8:48 PM
by Kell Jun 2, 2008 7:03 PM
by Kell Jun 2, 2008 7:03 PM
by Kell Jun 2, 2008 7:03 PM
Thornbird- Byers 1988, TB , SA
by sjlfinne Jul 12, 2008 2:26 AM
Thornbird
by elladan6 Sep 1, 2008 8:55 PM
My Thornbird Has Distinct Flounces
by plantiques32 Apr 29, 2009 3:44 PM
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by irismart May 5, 2009 5:27 PM
A very thorny Thornbird - May 2009 - Winchester, VA
by anceps Aug 24, 2009 9:25 PM
Just opening in the early morning. Proud horns showing off their newborn colors
by LynDC Oct 26, 2009 6:26 PM
Proudly opening to receive the sun...
by LynDC Oct 26, 2009 6:26 PM
At Schreiner's Iris Gardens, Oregon.
by Calif_Sue Jun 10, 2010 4:44 PM
At Schreiner's Iris Gardens, Oregon.
by Calif_Sue Jun 10, 2010 4:44 PM
At Schreiner's Iris Gardens, Oregon.
by Calif_Sue Jun 10, 2010 4:44 PM
First time Thornbird has bloomed for me.
by PlantFanatic56 Aug 30, 2010 5:23 AM
"Thornbird" growing in Montana; a very photogenic iris.
by harloiris Dec 3, 2011 8:17 AM
Iris Thornbird with very prominent beards
by madamemagenta Mar 21, 2013 1:15 PM
Thornbird grown in part shade
by NonniesLoft May 17, 2013 1:08 PM
Thornbird's fleshy extension tip of the beard. Spring 2013
by anceps May 19, 2013 6:07 PM
Iris Thornbird - June 3, 2013 - first year - good bloomer - Monroe, CT
by Whirlwind2000 Dec 31, 2013 12:37 PM
Iris Thornbird - look at all the buds - first year iris June 3, 2013
by Whirlwind2000 Dec 31, 2013 12:37 PM
Early morning 5/23/14 the day Thornbird begins to bloom & I can't wait; in 12 hours its partially open
by GardenSanctuary May 24, 2014 7:39 AM
Evening of 5/23/14 Thornbird is partially open. Tomorrow will be a first for my garden.
by GardenSanctuary May 24, 2014 7:39 AM
Early morning 5/24/14 I can finally see what all the fuss is about. Thornbird is perfection.
by GardenSanctuary May 24, 2014 7:39 AM
