■(LA) 'Red Velvet Elvis'

1997, Vaughn

'Red Velvet Elvis' (Kevin Vaughn, R. 1996). Seedling C-12-5. LA, 34-38" (86-97 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards dark red black; style arms near black, slight red shading near tip; falls velvety dark red black, orange yellow spear signal partially hidden by styles; lightly ruffled; slight fragrance. 'Jeri' X 'Cajun Cookery'. Contemporary 1997. Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002; DeBaillon Medal 2005.

Society for Louisiana Irises Marie Caillet Cup 2003.

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From Iris City Gardens catalog 2016: RED VELVET ELVIS (Vaughn 2000) MSDM05 36" E-L. 10.00. Very dark red, falls a shade darker than the standards, very velvety texture and light ruffling. Small orange-yellow signal, near black style arms. Blossoms are flat with very wide petals.

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