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■(SPU) 'A.J. Balfour' 1889, Barr 'A. J. Balfour' ( Barr and Sons Ltd., R. 1889). Medium blue self. Synonym: 'Monspur A. J. Balfour'. Chromosomes 2n = 40. Barr, 18...
■ (SPU) 'Academus' 1954, Fothergill 'Academus' (H. Senior Fothergill, R. 1954). SPU, height 48" (122 cm). Late bloom. Color Class VB4, Lavender blue and lavender,...
(SPU) 'Airway' 1947, Washington 'Airway' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1947). SPU. Color Class B1L. Light blue self. No parentage recorded. See below: * * References...
■ (SPU) 'Airy Fancy' 1978, Hager 'Airy Fancy' ( Ben Hager, R. 1977). Seedling #447J. SPU, 38" (97 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Light blue with pale yellow signal...
(SPU) 'Aladdin's Lamp' 1933, Sanford 'Aladdin's Lamp' ( Morton W. Sanford, R. 1933). Very deep yellow. Note: Cooley noted in 1963 that variety probably no longer ...
(SPU) 'Antique Bronze' 1951, Craig 'Antique Bronze' ( Tom Craig, R. 1951). SPU, height 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Color Class O1, Very dark bronze self. ( 'Russet ...
■ (SPU) 'Art And Soul' 1998/99, Blyth 'Art and Soul' ( Barry Blyth, R. 1998). Seedling #A186 1. SPU, 38" (96 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards blue lavender ov...
(SPU) 'Azure Dawn' 1943, Nies 'Azure Dawn'. ( Eric Nies, R. 1942). SPU, Height 50" (127 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Slightly ruffled pale blue; small pale yello...
■ (SPU) 'Backlit' 2010, Hedgecock 'Backlit' ( Jim Hedgecock, R. 2010) Seedling #CJM 26 A. SPU, 32" (81 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards dark midnight blue p...
■(SPU) 'Banners Of Blue' 1962, Ferguson 'Banners Of Blue' (Walker Ferguson, R. 1961) Seedling #61 14. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Very late bloom. Blue self. 'Thrush ...
(SPU) 'Bathsheba' 1936, Washington 'Bathsheba' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1934). SPU. Color Class Y4D. Medium sized white and yellow self; flaring falls; deep yellow...
(SPU) 'Beersheba' 1934, Washington 'Beersheba' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1934). Color Class Y6D. Dark yellow bitone. See below: * * References References: ...
■(SPU) 'Beesea' 1993, Jenkins 'Beesea' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 1993) Seedling #BJ27F. SPU, 45" (114 cm). Early midseason bloom. Purple with large creamy signal p...
(SPU) 'Bejar' 1935, Fanick 'Bejar' ( Eddie Fanick, R. 1935). Fulva SPU. Color Class S7D, dark pink to red toned blend. I. fulva X 'Lord Wolsely'. Note: The par...
(SPU) 'Ben Lomond' 1935, Washington 'Ben Lomond' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1934). Medium blue bitone. Chromosomes 2n = 42 (Lenz Day), a prior count 2n = 40 (unknown...
(SPU) 'Bila Kytice' 2013, Blazek 'Bila Kytice' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 43.5" (110 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards white, after opening may have sli...
(SPU) 'Black Coffee' 1978/79, Ferguson 'Black Coffee' ( Walker Ferguson by Jean Collins, R. 1978 ). Seedling #1A/72/1. SPU height 40" (102 cm). Deep brown with br...
■(SPU) 'Blood Of Eden' 2009, Hedgecock 'Blood Of Eden' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2009). Seedling #L 9 B. SPU, 32" (81 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards mahogany re...
(SPU) 'Blue Acres' 1948, Washington 'Blue Acres' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1938). SPU, Midseason bloom. Color Class B1L. Palest windsor blue self effect. Fairmount,...
(SPU) 'Blue And Gold' Fairmont 'Blue And Gold'. Erroneous listing of 'Gold And Blue'. Fairmount catalogue matches description of 'Gold And Blue'. Main.BobPri...
(SPU) 'Blue Bud' 1949, Nies 'Blue Bud' ( Eric Nies, R. 1949). SPU, Midseason bloom. Color Class 1B1M. Medium blue self. See below: * * References References:...
(SPU) 'Blue Champion' 1936, Wayman 'Blue Champion' ( Robert Wayman, R. 1936). SPU. Color Class B1M. Medium blue self. See below: * * References References: ...
(SPU) 'Blue Display' 1947, Nies 'Blue Display' ( Eric Nies, R. 1947). SPU. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. Medium blue self, slightly veined darker; yellow sign...
(SPU) 'Blue Mirandy' 1958, Corliss 'Blue Mirandy' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1955). Seedling #53 S 1. SPU height 40"(102 cm). Very early bloom. Bitone: lobelia blue (Wi...
(SPU) 'Blue Nightshade' 1957, Nies Walker 'Blue Nightshade' ( Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1956). Seedling #S 21 55. SPU height 50" (127 cm), Early to midseason ...
(SPU) 'Blue Rocket' 1947, Washington 'Blue Rocket' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1947). SPU. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. Medium blue self. Main.BobPries 20...
(SPU) 'Blue Valentine' 1950, Craig 'Blue Valentine' ( Tom Craig, R. 1950) SPU, 40" (102 cm), Midseason bloom. Pale blue and yellow blend. White seedling X 'Two Op...
(SPU) 'Blue Zephyr' 1943, Washington 'Blue Zephyr' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1943). Light blue self, white area in falls. Chromosome #2n = 44 (Lenz Day), a prior ...
■ (SPU) 'Border Town' 1984, Ghio 'Border Town' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1983) Seedling #SP 78 281 4. SPU, height 32" (81 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Dark brown wit...
(SPU) 'Bracero' 1979, Rogers 'Bracero' ( Mark Rogers, R. 1979) Seedling #68 36. SPU, 62" (157 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Dark brown self; golden orange signal...
(SPU) 'Bronzov A Ozdoba' 2013, Blazek 'Bronzov A Ozdoba' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 37.5 (95 cm). Late bloom. Standards bronze brown, deep yellow base between ...
(SPU) 'Bronzspur' 1941, Nies 'Bronzspur' ( Eric Nies, R. 1940). SPU. Color Class S4M. Yellow gold and tan, warm coloring. Synonym: 'Bronz Spur'. I. ochroleuca X...
(SPU) 'Bucephalus' 1964, Corliss 'Bucephalus' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1956) Seedling #SPU. 56x12. SPU, 60" (152 cm), Early spuria season bloom. Dark brown self. 'Bla...
■ (SPU) 'Butter Paddle' 1975, Niswonger 'Butter Paddle' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1973) Seedling #Sp 10 71. SPU, 38" (97 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Brown wi...
(SPU) 'Caféine' 1990, Anfosso 'Caféine' (Pierre Anfosso, R. 1990). Seedling P 81 S 11A. SPU, 47" (120 cm)., Early bloom. Dark brown, gold in center of falls. 'Pro...
(SPU) 'Cambridge Blue' see 'Monspur Cambridge Blue' See 'Monspur Cambridge Blue'. 'Cambridge Blue' is a name approved for a Spanish Iris. Main.BobPries 201...
(SPU) 'Carmen Corliss' 1950 Nies 'Carmen Corliss' ( Eric Nies, R. 1950). height 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Medium blue self, yellow signal. 'Dutch Def...
(SPU) 'Carol McKee ' 1931, Wilding 'Carol McKee' (Alexander Wilding, R. 1931) SPU. Color Class Y4L. 'Spuria Aurea' x I. ochroleuca . See below: * * References ...
■ (SPU) 'Carousel Of Delight' 2006, Cadd 'Carousel Of Delight' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2006) Seedling #SPU 16 91 9. SPU, 44" (112 cm). Midseason bloom. Standar...
■ (SPU) 'Cast Of Green' 2010, Aitken 'Cast Of Green' ( J. Terry Aitken, R. 2010) SPU, 56" (142 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards and style arms deep walnut b...
■ (SPU) 'Cast Of Walnut' 2013, Aitken 'Cast Of Walnut' ( J. Terry Aitken, R. 2013) Seedling #00SPU 2B. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards deep...
(SPU) 'Cherokee Chief' 1951, Nies 'Cherokee Chief' ( Eric Nies, R. 1949). SPU. Early to midseason bloom. Color Class S4D. Deep brown self; yellow signal. Milliken...
■ (SPU) 'Cherub In Blue' 2003, Jenkins 'Cherub In Blue' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 2002) Seedling #BT61A. SPU, 33" (84 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards pale...
■(SPU) 'Chica De Sonora' 1995, Wickenkamp 'Chica De Sonora' ( Floyd Wickenkamp, R. 1994) Seedling #SP 87 2. SPU, 36" (91 cm). Late bloom. Standards full blue viol...
(SPU) 'Chocolate Rosette' 2009, Niswonger 'Chocolate Rosette' (O. David Niswonger by Melody and Jerry Wilhoit, R. 2007) Seedling #WN 2. SPU, 34" (86 cm). Late mid...
(SPU) 'Color Guard' 1948, Nies 'Color Guard' ( Eric Nies, R. 1948). Seedling #47 S 7. SPU. Color Class B1M. Blue, yellow signal. Milliken 1951. High Commendation ...
(SPU) 'Copa D'Ora' 1935, Gersdorff 'Copa D'Ora' ( Charles Gersdorff, R. 1935). Dark yellow self. Sport of 'I. ochroleuca'. See below: * * References Referenc...
■ (SPU) 'Costa Del Oro' 2006, Sutton 'Costa Del Oro' ( George Sutton, R. 2005) Seedling #Sp 5. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Early to late bloom. Yellow gold self, gold ...
■(SPU) 'Crème Au Beurre' 2020, Jacob 'Crème Au Beurre' (Jean Claude Jacob, R. 2023). Seedling 12 Spu/1 2, sibling to 'Far Aux Pruneaux' and 'Soleil D'armor'. SPU...
■ (SPU) 'Crow Wing' 1972, Ferguson 'Crow Wing' ( Walker Ferguson, R. 1971) Seedling #71 7 D. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Dark red brown black self; small ...
(SPU) 'Don Giovanni' 1989, Anfosso 'Don Giovanni' (Pierre Anfosso, R. 1989). Seedling P 81 S 24B. SPU, 47" (120 cm). Late midseason bloom. Blue purple, golden bro...
(SPU) 'Dorothy Foster' 1899, Fosterr 'Dorothy Foster' (Sir Michael Foster, R. 1889). Medium blue lined darker. I. monnieri X spuria. See below: * * References ...
(SPU) 'Dr. Annie Besant' 1932, Stanley 'Dr. Annie Besant'. ( Lyle G. Stanley, R. 1932). Color Class Y6. Yellow Standards, bright yellow signal patch covers falls,...
■(SPU) 'Dreamcaster' 2003/04, Blyth 'Dreamcaster' (Barry Blyth, R. 2003). Seedling H SPU, 45" (114 cm). Very early to early midseason bloom. Standards lavende...
■(SPU) 'Dutch Defiance' 1943, Nies 'Dutch Defiance' (Eric Nies, R. 1942) SPU, Color Class Y3D reversed. 'Bronzspur' X 'Saugatuck'. Nies 1943. Honorable Mention ...
■(SPU) 'Edith Mae' 2006, Jenkins 'Edith Mae' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Comanche Acres, R. 2005) Seedling #CK 81 A. SPU, 42" (107 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standa...
■(SPU) 'Elfin Sunshine' 1998, Jenkins 'Elfin Sunshine' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 1998). Seedling #BJ71B. SPU, height 27 33" (69 84 cm). Very early to late bloom….
(Spu) 'Elizabeth Teubert' 1934, Branin 'Elizabeth Teubert' (Jemima Branin, R. 1934). Dark yellow self. I. monnieri X I. ochroleuca. See below: * * References ...
■(SPU) 'Ethic' 1978, Ghio 'Ethic' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1977). Seedling SV 164B. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Deep blue violet with yellow wash on Falls. Seedling ...
(SPU) 'Fairy Lantern' 1956, Nies Walker 'Fairy Lantern' (Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1955) Seedling #48 S 9. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Late midseason bloom. Pale blue ...
(SPU) 'Fairy Wand' 1931, Washington 'Fairy Wand' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1931). Color Class B1L. Light blue self. Thomas Washington, Nesmith (listed),1931. See be...
■(SPU) 'Far Aux Pruneaux' 2020, Jacob 'Far Aux Pruneaux' (Jean Claude Jacob, R. 2023). Seedling 12 Spu/1 9, sibling to 'Crème Au Beurre' and 'Soleil D'armor'. SP...
■(SPU) 'Fifth Symphony' 1943, Nies 'Fifth Symphony' (Eric Nies, R. 1942). Midseason bloom. Deep yellow, allover delicate brown veining. 'Bronzspur' X Seedling. Ch...
■(SPU) 'Final Day' 2003, Jenkins 'Final Day' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 2000) Seedling #BU36E. SPU, 33" (84 cm). Late bloom. Standards purple, on background of pa...
■(SPU) 'Fixed Star' 1990, Hager 'Fixed Star' ( Ben Hager, R. 1989) Seedling #S859Wh. SPU, 29" (74 cm). Midseason bloom. White with hint of yellow in signal area...
■(SPU) 'Follow the Lines' 2020, Hedgecock 'Follow the Lines' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2020). Seedling L 1 B. SPU, 37" (94 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards red brown, sl...
■(SPU) 'Four Way Stop' 2024, Hedgecock 'Four Way Stop' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2024). Seedling CJM 9 E, SPU, 34" (86.5 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards medium pur...
■(SPU) 'Galaxy Lord' 2008, Jenkins 'Galaxy Lord' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Jim Hedgecock, R. 2008) Seedling #CK 39 A. SPU, 30" (76 cm). Late midseason bloom. Stan...
(SPU) 'Gay Lark' 1958, Walker 'Gay Lark' ( Marion Walker, R. 1958) Seedling #5 S 56. SPU, 55" (140 cm). Early bloom. Standards white blended yellow at base; falls...
(SPU) 'Gift From Paradise' 2011, Cadd 'Gift From Paradise' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2011) Seedling #SPU 32 91 5. SPU, 38 40 (9754 cm). Midseason bloom. Standard...
(SPU) 'Gold In Snow' 1947, Taylor 'Gold In Snow'. ( Fred E. Taylor, R. 1947). SPU. Early bloom. Color Class W5M. White, medium yellow signal. Main.BobPries ...
■(SPU) 'Gold Price' 2000/01, Blyth 'Gold Price' (Barry Blyth, R. 2000). Seedling #F250 4. SPU, 50" (127 cm). Very early to late midseason bloom. Pure gold, fall...
(SPU) 'Golden Agate' 1944, Nies 'Golden Agate' ( Eric Nies, R. 1944) SPU Early midseason bloom. Color Class S6M. 'Bronzspur' X brown seedling. See below: * * R...
(SPU) 'Golden Greetings' 1973/74, Blyth 'Golden Greetings' ( Charles Blyth, R. 1973). SPU, 42" (107 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Golden yellow self. Ruffled ye...
■(SPU) 'Golden Nugget' 1938, Dean 'Golden Nugget' ( Jennett Dean, R. 1938). Color Class Y4L. Light yellow self. Southern California Gardens, 1931 See below: * ...
(SPU) 'Golden State' 1933, Branin 'Golden State' (Jemima Branin, R. 1933) SPU. Color Class Y4D. See below: * * References References: Awaiting original c...
(SPU) 'Grace Perry Nies' 1955, Nies Walker 'Grace Perry Nies' ( Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1955). Seedling #51 S 23. SPU. height 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. ...
(SPU) 'Gray And Gold' 1936, Wayman 'Gray and Gold' ( Robert Wayman, R. 1936). SPU. Color Class S1L. Light yellow tan blend. Wayman, 1937. See below: * * Refere...
(SPU) 'Great Horned Butterfly' 1961, Corliss 'Great Horned Butterfly' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1959) SPU, 56" (142 cm). Midseason bloom. Medium brown self; small yell...
■'Happy Choice' 1977, Niswonger 'Happy Choice' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1976) Seedling #Sp 9 76. SPU, 42" (107 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards pale blue; ...
(SPU) 'Harpeth Hills' 1935, Washington 'Harpeth Hills' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1934). Spuria, Medium blue bitone. Thomas Washington, Nesmith (listed), 1935. See b...
(SPU) 'Hazy Hills' 1931, Washington 'Hazy Hills' ( Thomas Washington, R. 1931). SPU. Standards deep delft blue; falls hazy blue, old gold flush; smoky blue and ol...
(SPU) 'Heart Of Blue' 1959, Corliss 'Heart Of Blue' (Philip Corliss, R. 1958) SPU, 52" (132 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class B3D. Cobalt blue bitone, yello...
(SPU) 'Heart Of Brown' 1964, Corliss 'Heart Of Brown' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1959) Seedling #59 5 15. SPU, 62" (157 cm). Midseason bloom. Medium brown self, small y...
(SPU) 'Heart Of Pharaoh' 1964, Corliss 'Heart Of Pharaoh' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1959) SPU, 58" (147 cm). Early bloom. Sea blue self, small yellow signal with mediu...
■(SPU) 'Heaven Bound' 2008, Jenkins 'Heaven Bound' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Jim Hedgecock, R. 2008) Seedling #CJL 47 D. SPU, 32" (81 cm). Late midseason bloom. ...
(SPU) 'Huaco' 1939, Allen 'Huaco' ( George M. Allen, R. 1939). SPU. Red self blend. Validity of the parentage is questioned as other hybridizers have not been abl...
(SPU) 'Huajilla' 1939, Allen 'Huajilla' ( George M. Allen, R. 1939). SPU. Light yellow self. ( I. ochroleuca x 'Elephantina') X I. pseudacorus . Note: Validity...
(SPU) 'Hyerensis' before 1913, Collected 'Hyerensis' (collected before 1913; in Hyères, Southern France). Blue. E. Turbat et Cie, Correvon (listed), 1929. See bel...
(SPU) 'Indian Summer' 1932, Washington 'Indian Summer' (Thomas Washington, R. 1932). Spuria, Medium feathered blue blend. Thomas Washington, Nesmith (listed), 19...
■(SPU) 'Investment' 1951, Craig 'Investment' ( Tom Craig, R. 1951) SPU, 40" (102 cm), Late bloom. Golden yellow self. ( 'Russet Flame' x 'Sunny Day') x 'Wadi Ze...
(SPU) 'Java Princess' 1945, Nies 'Java Princess' ( Eric Nies, R. 1945). SPU. Color Class S4M. Medium yellow self. Note: Described in AIS Bulletin #98 26 and 1949 ...
(SPU) 'Kathy Cabeen' 1955, Nies Walker 'Kathy Cabeen' ( Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1955). Seedling #49 S 26. height 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Bicolor. Stan...
(SPU) 'Katrina Nies' 1956, Nies 'Katrina Nies' (Walker, selector for Eric Nies, R. 1955) Seedling #47S6. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards medium viol...
■(SPU) 'Kiss Of Caramel' 2002, Cadd 'Kiss Of Caramel' (Anna and David Cadd, R. 2002) Seedling #SPU 16 91 14. SPU, 44 48" (112 122 cm). Late midseason bloom. Sta...
■(SPU) 'Kristi's Chorus' 2023, Johnsen 'Kristi's Chorus' ( Lawrence Johnsen, R. 2012) Seedling #TM11. SPU, 38 (97 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards dark blu...
■(SPU) 'Kupailo' 2024, Chernoguz 'Kupailo' (Alla Chernoguz, R. 2024). Seedling 1829 16, SPU, 37" (94 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards pure white, green bas...
(SPU) 'Kyah Gold' 1968/69, Blyth 'Kyah Gold' (Charles Blyth, R. 1969). SPU, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class Y1F, Golden yellow self. 'Golden L...
■(SPU) 'Look Again' 1991, Jenkins 'Look Again' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 1990). Seedling #B5 D. SPU, 31 43" (79 109 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Purple, unique...
■(SPU) 'Lord Wolsely' 1899, Barr 'Lord Wolsely' (Barr and Sons, R. 1899). Standards deep blue purple; falls white overlaid with purple veining. Barr, 1899. Se...
■(SPU) 'Lucky Devil' 1988, Ghio 'Lucky Devil' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1987). Seedling #SP 82 266C. SPU, 36" (91 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Deep blue purple with bla...
(SPU) Iris machovii YYYY, Hybridizer 'Machovii'. (possibly George Rodionenko, Original publication not found). Series Spuriae, Blue flowered. Said to be a subspec...
■(SPU) 'Magic In The Moonlight' 2019, Chernoguz 'Magic In The Moonlight' (Alla Chernoguz, R. 2018). Seedling 13SP 7K. SPU, 43" (109 cm), Midseason bloom. Stand...
(SPU) 'Mauve Giant' 1936, Wayman 'Mauve Giant' ( Robert Wayman, R. 1936). SPU. Color Class B7M. Medium blue red toned self. Wayman, 1937. See below: * * Refere...
(SPU) 'Michigan State' 1942, Nies 'Michigan State' ( Eric Nies, R. 1942). Midseason bloom. Color Class S4M. 'Bronzspur' X seedling. Honorable Mention 1945. Chrom...
■(SPU) 'Mighty Dark' 1999, Jenkins 'Mighty Dark' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 1998) Seedling #BH44F. SPU, 36 40" (91 107 cm). Late midseason bloom. Near black self ...
(SPU) 'Minnetonka' 1937, Horton 'Minnetonka' (Mrs. Norman Horton, R. 1937). Dark yellow self;. See below: * * References References: Awaiting original ca...
(SPU) 'Miss Duluth' See (SIB) 'Miss Duluth' 1933, Sass 'Miss Duluth' ( Jacob Sass, R. 1931). SPU. Color Class B7D. Dark blue self, red tones. Sass, 1933. Note: Th...
■(SPU) 'Mladost' 2013, Blazek 'Mladost' (Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 51" (130 cm). Late bloom. Standards very light lavender; style arms white to very light laven...
(SPU) 'Monaurea' 1920, Foster 'Monaurea' ( Sir Michael Foster, by Bonnewitz, 1920 ). Medium yellow self. I. monnieri X 'Spuria Aurea'. Chr. 2n = 41. Bonnewitz, ...
■(SPU) 'Monspur' 1890, Foster 'Monspur' (Sir Michael Foster, 1890) SPU, Color Class B3M, Medium blue self. A cross of Iris monnieri X Iris spuria. Note: the conve...
(SPU) 'Monteagle' 1936, Washington 'Monteagle' (Thomas Washington, R. 1935). Late bloom. Color Class S7D. Bronzy red purple self, yellow halo, deeper signal. Thom...
(SPU) 'Morgen Straal' 1947, Nies 'Morgen Straal' ( Eric Nies, R. 1947) SPU. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1L. 'Russet Flame' x 'Pastoral'. See below: * * Refer...
(SPU) 'Morro Bay' 1973, Walker 'Morro Bay' ( Marion Walker, R. 1973). Seedling #S 22 65. SPU, 43" (109 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards deep blue violet, ...
(SPU) 'Mrs. Ethel Guiberson' 1940, Nies 'Mrs. Ethel Guiberson' ( Eric Nies, R. 1940). SPU. Medium yellow self. 'Spuria Aurea' X unknown. See below: * * Referen...
(SPU) 'Mrs. H. R. Moore' 1928, Fryer, Jr. 'Mrs. H. R. Moore' ( Willis E. Fryer Jr., R. 1928). White, feathered yellow. 'Spuria Aurea' X I. orientalis . Fry Nurse...
(SPU) 'Mrs. J. J. Stokes' Branin 'Mrs. J. J. Stokes' (Jemima Branin). Spuria. Listed in 1939 Check List. See below: * * References * * Synonyms References...
(SPU) 'Mrs. Mary Nugent' 1934, Branin 'Mrs. Mary Nugent' (Jemima Branin, R. 1934). Dark yellow self. I. monnieri X I. ochroleuca. See below: * * References R...
(SPU) 'Mt. Whitney' 1933, Milliken 'Mt. Whitney' ( Carl Milliken, R. 1933). White, large yellow signal. I. ochroleuca X unknown. Honorable Mention 1932. Southern...
(SPU) 'Natchez' 1932, Washington 'Natchez' (Thomas Washington, R. 1932). Spuria, Light yellow, blue bitone. Thomas Washington, 1932. See below: * * References ...
■(SPU) 'No Mas Dinero' 2008, Jenkins 'No Mas Dinero' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Jim Hedgecock, R. 2008) Seedling #CQ 98 B. SPU, 28" (71 cm). Midseason bloom. Standar...
(SPU) 'Ochraurea' 1890, Foster 'Ochraurea' (Sir Michael Foster). Light yellow bitone. 'Spuria Aurea' X I. ochroleuca. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society ...
(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Double' before 1927, Vilmorin 'Ochroleuca Double' (Vilmorin Andrieux et Cie). Spuria, White feathered yellow. This is a form of the species Iris...
(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Ephesus' 1938, Hort 'Ochroleuca Ephesus' (Sir Arthur Hort, R. 1938). Light yellow self. Hort, Orpington. 1938. A selection of the species Iris ...
(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Queen Victoria' 1877, Barr 'Ochroleuca Queen Victoria' (Barr and Sons, R. 1877). Light yellow bitone. A selection of the species Iris orientalis...
(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Reflex' 1930, Vilmorin 'Ochroleuca Reflex' (Vilmorin Andrieux et Cie). Yellow. Howard (listed)1930. A selection of the species Iris orientalis f...
■(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Snowflake' 1905, Barr 'Ochroleuca Snowflake' (Barr and Sons, R. 1905). White. White self. Synonym: Snowflake. A selection of the species Iri...
(SPU) 'Ochroleuca Warei' 1924, Barr 'Ochroleuca Warei' ( Barr and Sons, R. 1924). White. Synonym: Warei. A selection of the species Iris orientalis formerly kno...
■(SPU) 'Ode To A Toad' 2012, Kasperek 'Ode To A Toad' (Brad Kasperek, R. 2012) Seedling #6SP 120B. SPU, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards rich red brown mar...
■(SPU) 'One Hundredth Anniversary' 2020, Hedgecock 'One Hundredth Anniversary' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2020) Seedling JM 50 F. SPU, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late b...
(SPU) 'Orange Delight' 1957, Nies Walker 'Orange Delight' (Walker for Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1956) Seedling #S 30 55. SPU, 44" (112 cm). Midseason bloom. S...
■(SPU) 'Other Side of Pluto' 2017, Cadd 'Other Side of Pluto' (Anna Cadd, R. 2017). Seedling# SPU XX 9. SPU, 38 40" (97 102 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards mu...
■(SPU) 'Overwhelmed' 2008, Jenkins 'Overwhelmed' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Jim Hedgecock, R. 2008) Seedling #CK 81 B. SPU, 29" (74 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards o...
■(SPU) 'Panacea' 1992, Hager 'Panacea' ( Ben Hager, R. 1991) Seedling #S965WLv. SPU, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Deep orchid lavender aging to full medium laven...
■(SPU) 'Pastoral' 1942, Nies 'Pastoral' ( Eric Nies, R. 1942) SPU. Midseason bloom. Color Class Y3M reverse. 'Bronzspur' x 'Saugatuck'. See below: * * Ref...
(SPU) 'Peaches And Cream' 1958, Taylor 'Peaches And Cream' ( Fred E. Taylor, R. 1947). SPU. Early bloom. Color Class Y5D. Pale cream, falls slightly darker, orang...
(SPU) 'Peanut Butter' 1973, Walker 'Peanut Butter' ( Marion Walker R. 1973). Seedling #S 1 71. SPU. Height 54" (137 cm), Early bloom. Tan blend with deep yellow s...
■(SPU) 'Pepe Le Blue' 2020, Hedgecock 'Pepe Le Blue' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2020) Seedling CJL 4 G. SPU, 30" (76 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards medium lavender...
(SPU) 'Perky Maid' 1951, Nies 'Perky Maid' ( Eric Nies, R. 1949). Midseason to late bloom. Color Class Y5D. Deep yellow, bronze lines overlaid. Chr. = 40. Millike...
■(SPU) 'Piper May' 2009, Jenkins 'Piper May' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Jim Hedgecock, R. 2009). Seedling #CJM 59 B. SPU, 32" (81 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standard...
(SPU) 'Poklad' 2013, Blazek 'Poklad' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 51" (130 cm). Late bloom. Standards and style arms deep yellow; falls same, orange band in cent...
■(SPU) 'Port Of Call' 1966, Hager 'Port Of Call' ( Ben Hager, R. 1965). Seedling #S 125A. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class VB1Fcm. Standards strong...
■(SPU) 'Poussière De Soleil' 1989, Anfosso 'Poussière De Soleil' (Pierre Anfosso, R. 1989). Seedling P 82S9B. SPU, 51" (130 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards ...
(SPU) 'Probuzeni' 2013, Blazek 'Probuzeni' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 41.5" (105 cm). Late bloom. Standards light lavender; style arms white to very light lave...
■(SPU) 'Prosecutor' 2024, Hedgecock 'Prosecutor' (Jim Hedgecock, R. 2024). Seedling Q 60 A, SPU, 32" (81.5 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards dark purple bla...
■(SPU) 'Proverb' 1971, Ferguson 'Proverb' (Walker Ferguson, R. 1971). Seedling 71 10. SPU, 48" (122 CM). Late bloom. Very dark blue purple self; large yellow sign...
■(SPU) 'Red War Clouds' 2010, Walker 'Red War Clouds' (Lee Walker, R. 2009). Seedling 97 60 1. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and falls dark red ma...
■(SPU) 'Reminds Me Of Russia' 2019, Price 'Reminds Me Of Russia' (Nancy Price, R. 2018). Seedling 09 087BR. SPU, 39" (99 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards dark ...
(SPU) 'Robert Hill Lane' 1945, Nies 'Robert Hill Lane' ( Eric Nies, R. 1945) SPU. Color Class S3D. See below: * * References References: Awaiting origina...
(SPU) 'Rose Colby' 1934, Branin 'Rose Colby' ( Jemima Branin, R. 1934) SPU, Color Class Y4D ( Iris monnieri X Iris monnieri ); Bulletin American Iris Society 5...
(SPU) 'Ruffled Gold' 1947, Taylor 'Ruffled Gold' ( Fred E. Taylor, R. 1947) SPU. Color Class Y4D. See below: * * References References: From Melrose Ga...
■(SPU) 'Russet Flame' 1944, Nies 'Russet Flame' (Eric Nies, R. 1944) SPU. Late midseason bloom. Color Class S4M. 'Bronzspur' x unknown. Honorable Mention 1950. Se...
■(SPU) 'Russian Blue' 1983, Niswonger 'Russian Blue' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1982) Seedling #Sp 13 78. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Early bloom. Blue with yellow signal and...
■(SPU) 'Russian White' 1983, Niswonger 'Russian White' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1982) Seedling #Sp 12 78. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Early bloom. White with small yellow s...
■(SPU) 'Ruth Nies Cabeen' 1949, Nies 'Ruth Nies Cabeen' ( Eric Nies, R. 1949) SPU. Early to midseason bloom. Color Class B1L. See below: * * References R...
(SPU) 'Saida Charm' 1969/70, Loveridge 'Saida Charm' ( Gordon Loveridge, R. 1968) Seedling #W 5. SPU, 36" (91 cm). Early bloom. White self with large yellow signa...
■(SPU) 'Satinwood' 1983, Niswonger 'Satinwood' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1982) Seedling #Sp 14 78. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Deep brown with orange infus...
(SPU) 'Saugatuck' 1941, Nies 'Saugatuck'. (Eric Nies, R. 1940). SPU. Color Class Y2M. Lavender bronze and yellow blend. I. ochroleuca X 'Monspur'. Chromosomes 2n=...
■(SPU) 'Shelford Giant' 1913, Foster 'Shelford Giant' (Sir Michael Foster, R. 1913) SPU. I. Ochroleuca x 'Spuria Aurea'. See below: * * References Refere...
(SPU) 'Shift to Red' 1963, Ferguson 'Shift to Red' ( Walker Ferguson, R. 1963) Seedling #63 8. SPU, 44" (112 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Dark maroon self. ( 'A...
■(SPU) 'Short Circuit' 2002, Cadd 'Short Circuit' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2002) Seedling #SPU 11 91 4. SPU, 29" (74 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards and Fal...
(SPU) 'Silence In Heaven' 2004, Cadd 'Silence In Heaven' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2004) Seedling #SPU 6 91 2. SPU, 40 43" (102 109 cm). Midseason bloom. Standard...
(SPU) 'Slunce V Ledu' 2013, Blazek 'Slunce V Ledu' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 37.5" (95 cm). Late bloom. Standards yellow, white border, very broad; style arms...
(SPU) 'Slunny Den' 2013, Blazek 'Slunny Den' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 51" (130 cm), Late bloom. Standards and style arms deep yellow; falls same, signal dark...
■(SPU) 'Small Package' 1986, Hager 'Small Package' ( Ben Hager, R. 1985) Seedling #S799SmB. SPU, 32" (81 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Medium lavender blue, deep ...
(SPU) 'Smetana' 2013, Blazek 'Smetana' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 41" (104 cm). Late bloom. Standards and style arms cream white; falls same, signal deep yello...
■(SPU) 'Soleil D'Armor' 2020, Jacob 'Soleil D'Armor' (Jean Claude Jacob, R. 2023). Seedling 12 Spu 1/ 3, sibling to 'Crème Au Beurre' and 'Far Aux Pruneaux'. SPU,...
(SPU) 'Solidarity' 1973, Walker 'Solidarity' ( Marion Walker, R. 1973) Seedling #S 1 72. SPU, 28" (71 cm). Early bloom. Purple with deep yellow lines at haft; vio...
■(SPU) 'Spadille' 2019, Jacob 'Spadille' (Jean Claude Jacob, R. 2018). Seedling 14/66 1. SPU, Early bloom. Standards violet blue veined darker; falls cream white ...
(SPU) 'Spuria Aurea' 1841, Whitley 'Spuria Aurea' ( Whitley and Osborn, 1841) SPU. Color Class Y4M. Note: Raised from seeds brought from India by Dr. Royle. ...
■(SPU) 'Star Rider' 2003, Cadd 'Star Rider' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2003) Seedling #SPU 8 91 4. SPU, 39" (99 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white, small green ...
■(SPU) 'Stars at Night' 1997, Hager 'Stars at Night' ( Ben Hager, R. 1995) Seedling #S897DpVBrtSp. SPU, 37" (94 cm). Early midseason bloom. Dark maroon violet (ne...
■(SPU) 'Sunlit Sea' 1957, Nies Walker 'Sunlit Sea' (Walker for Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1956) Seedling #S 79 55. SPU, 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Light bl...
■(SPU) 'Sunny Day' 1931, Sass 'Sunny Day' (Hans Peter Sass, R. 1931) SPU. Color Class Y4D. Nies Award 1957 See below: * * References References: Awaiting ...
(SPU) 'Sunny Side' 1951, Craig 'Sunny Side' ( Tom Craig, R. 1951) SPU, 42" (107 cm), Late bloom. White and yellow bicolor. ( 'Alice Eastwood' x 'Sunny Day') X 'Wa...
(SPU) 'Svetlo' 2013, Blazek 'Svetlo' ( Milan Blazek, R. 2013) SPU, 43.5" (110 cm). Late bloom. Light lemon area on yellow ground self. Selected circa 1994. Parent...
■(SPU) 'Thunder Run' 2004/05, Blyth 'Thunder Run' ( Barry Blyth, R. 2003). Seedling #H201 3. SPU, 44" (112 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards red brown to re...
(SPU) 'Ticehurst' 1974, Hutchinson 'Ticehurst' ( P. Hutchinson, R. 1970) Seedling #XY/6. SPU, 60" (152 cm). Late bloom. Standards deep blue striated; falls yellow...
■(SPU) "Touareg" by Anfosso 1992, Anfosso "Touareg" (Pierre Anfosso, introduced but not registered). Seedling P 82 S 9. SPU, 37.5" (95 cm), Early midseason bloom….
■(SPU) 'Touch Of Lace' 1991, Jenkins 'Touch Of Lace' ( B. Charles Jenkins, R. 1990). Seedling #A20 11K. SPU, 45 56" (114 142 cm). Midseason bloom. Lacy pale bluis...
■(SPU) 'Touch Of Love' 2005, Jenkins 'Touch Of Love' ( B. Charles Jenkins by Comanche Acres, R. 2005) Seedling #CJL 47E. SPU, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standa...
■(SPU) 'Transition' 1972, Ferguson 'Transition' ( Walker Ferguson, R. 1972) Seedling #1972 B l. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Early bloom. Blend of pink shades, ashes of ros...
■(SPU) 'Twenty First Century' 2011, Hedgecock 'Twenty First Century' ( Jim Hedgecock, R. 2011) Seedling #M 2 A. SPU, 38 (97 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards l...
■(SPU) 'Two Opals 1944, Nies 'Two Opals' (Eric Nies, R. 1944). SPU. Color Class W9L reverse. 'Fifth Symphony' x 'Saugatuck'. Award of Merit 1950. See below: * ...
(SPU) 'Undaunted' 1955, Nies Walker 'Undaunted' (Walker, selector, for Eric Nies Marion Walker, R. 1955) SPU, 60" (152 cm). Midseason bloom. Lavender base and e...
■(SPU) 'Under The Rainbow' 2008, Cadd 'Under The Rainbow' ( Anna and David Cadd, R. 2008) Seedling #SPU 18 91 1. SPU, 40 42" (102 107 cm). Midseason bloom. Standa...
■(SPU) 'Univer' 2024, Chernoguz 'Univer' (Alla Chernoguz, R. 2024). Seedling 1837 17, SPU, 44" (112 cm), Early to midseason to late bloom. Standards dark purple b...
■(SPU) 'Upon A Harp' 2000/01, Blyth 'Upon A Harp' (Barry Blyth, R. 2000). Seedling #F250 3. SPU, 56" (142 cm). Very early to midseason bloom. Ruffled lemon, falls...
■(SPU) 'Urbane' 1975, Ghio 'Urbane' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1974) Seedling #S 135 A. SPU, 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Golden tan with overall veining of medium brown. 'A...
(SPU) 'Violet Bloomfield' 1981, Coe by Goodwin 'Violet Bloomfield' ( R. H. Coe by Mrs. H. Goodwin, R. 1981) SPU, 54" (137 cm). Midseason boom. Standards mid laven...
(SPU) 'Vishenka' 1982, Frankiel 'Vishenka' ( Eunice Frenkiel, R. 1982) SPU, 48" (122 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Burgundy red streaked strong dark yellow on fa...
■(SPU) 'Wadi Zem Zem' 1943, Milliken 'Wadi Zem Zem' ( Carl S. Milliken, R. 1943) SPU. Color Class Y4M. Honorable Mention 1952; Nies Award 1956 See below: * * R...
■(SPU) 'Walk The Line' 2009, Hedgecock 'Walk The Line' ( Jim Hedgecock, R. 2009). Seedling #CM 3 A. SPU, 38" (97 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards ruffled dar...
(SPU) 'White Ballet' 1960, Corliss 'White Ballet' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1956) Seedling #56S15. SPU, 72" (183 cm). Early spuria bloom. White self, medium signal pat...
(SPU) 'White Corsage' 1964, Corliss 'White Corsage' ( Philip Corliss, R. 1957) Seedling #56 S 22. SPU, 38" (97 cm). Late spuria bloom. Large white self. Parentage...
■(SPU) 'White Heron' 1948, Millikin 'White Heron' ( Carl Milliken, R. 1948). SPU. Color Class WW. White self. Milliken, 1948. Honorable Mention 1950; Nies Award 1...
■(SPU) 'Windfall' 1963, Ferguson 'Windfall' (Walker Ferguson, R. 1958) Seedling #58 5 B. SPU, 48" (122 cm), Early midseason bloom. White self with large yellow si...
(SPU) 'Woodwind' 1968, Hager 'Woodwind' ( Ben Hager, R. 1967) Seedling #S109I. SPU, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Golden brown with small yellow signal. 'Windfall...
(SPU) 'Yellow Swallow Tail' 1942, Nies 'Yellow Swallow Tail' ( Eric Nies, R. 1942) SPU. Early midseason bloom. Color Class Y6D. 'Bronzspur' x I. ochroleuca See ...
■(SPU) 'Zamboanga' 1992, Hager 'Zamboanga' ( Ben Hager, R. 1991) Seedling #S969Br/VdGd. SPU, 34" (86 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards deep red brown; style ar...
■(SPU) 'Zephyroso' 1949, Nies 'Zephyroso' ( Eric Nies, R. 1949) SPU. Midseason bloom. Color Class Y3L reverse. See below: * * References References: Fr...
Spuria Colors: (Under Construction) As is traditional in Iris color classification the standards' color was separated first, As the galleries develop, more pages...
(SPU) Spuria Spurias are tall (2 to 5 feet in height) and elegant, and have very attractive foliage. The shape of the bloom often suggests orchids and the colors ...
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