Hybridizer Chad Harris

Washougal, Washington, USA

Chad Harris was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2022.

Chad Harris was honored by the British Iris Society with the British Iris Society Hybridiser Award in 2025.

See below:

• Gardens
• Registrations and Introductions
• Awards
• Iris Publications
• Biographical Notes
• Hybridizing Notes

Gardens

Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm

Registrations and Introductions

Japanese: 'Ama No Hagoromo', 'Amethyst Actress', 'Amethyst's Sister', 'Angelic Choir', 'Aoyagi', 'Artesian Spring', 'Asagiri No Sakura', 'Asian Festival', 'Avalanche Express', 'Beni Huyou', 'Bewitching Twilight', 'Blushing Snowmaiden', 'Bushido', 'Cascade Rain', 'Celestial Emperor', 'Coho', 'Columbia Crest', 'Columbia Deep Water', 'Daikagura', 'Dalle Whitewater', 'Datedōgu', 'Dragon Tapestry', 'Flamingo Waltz', 'Freckled Peacock', 'Fujibakama', 'Geishoui', 'Gijozakura', 'Gosechi No Mai', 'Gyokuhōren', 'Gyokuto', 'Hakkaku', 'Hakuryu No Tsume', 'Hekiho', 'Hina No Kasane', 'Hinamatsuri', 'Hi No Mai', 'Hougyoku', 'Izumigawa', 'Jaciva', 'Jakago No Nami', 'Janomegasa', 'Japanese Plum', 'Kagurajishi', 'Kamiji No Yuki', 'Katsurao', 'Kazashi Ougi', 'Koaozora', 'Kokuryu No Tsume', 'Komachi Musume', 'Koto Harp Strings', 'Kotohime', 'Kumoiryu', 'Kumoishō', 'Mangetsu No Hikari', 'Mangetsu No Koi', 'Mangetsu No Utage', 'Matsubagasane', 'Meigetsu', 'Meijyou No Yuki', 'Miharayama', 'Miyabi', 'Miyo No Haru (B)' 'Mulberry Halos', 'Natsusugata', 'Neptune's Trident', 'Ochiba Goromo', 'Okitsu Shiranami', 'Pagoda Temple', 'Pink Playmate', 'Pleasant Earlybird', 'Pleasant Sandman', 'Pleasant Starburst', 'Rhythmic Blues', 'Sakuragari', 'Sakuragawa', 'Sanded Treasure', 'Shikainami', 'Shinju No Umi', 'Shiranui', 'Shuchūka', 'ShushiNoHomare', 'Simple Grace', 'Souseiki', 'Summer Echoes', 'Sunrise Ridge', ''Suzunami', 'Tatsutagawa', 'Tomozuru', 'Tsuru-No-Kegoromo', 'Twilight's Splendor', 'Wadatsumi (2)', 'Warai-Hotei', 'Yamato Tsukasa', 'Zuichou', 'Zuiho'.

Miniature Tall Bearded: 'Black Cherry Sorbet', 'Candy Basket'.

Species: 'Blue Rivulets' - Founders of SIGNA Medal 2021, 'Early Matinee', 'June Lake', 'Lakeside Ghost' - Founders of SIGNA Medal 2019, 'Violet Constellation' - Founders of SIGNA Medal 2025, 'Whispering Clouds'.

Species Hybrid: 'Antique Brass', 'Cascadian Snow', 'French Buttercream', 'Unexpected Surprise', 'Violet Swallows'.

Awards

2022 AIS Hybridizer Medal Honorary Award Recipient from the Spring 2023 AIS Bulletin, page 25.

Iris Publications

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Biographical Notes

Chad Harris AIS Bio from the 2022 timeframe.

Chad Harris Hybridizing Bio from the 2012 timeframe.

Hybridizing Notes

Hybridizer Profile: Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm