■(TB) 'Black Mercury'

2002, Cadd

'Black Mercury' (Anna and David Cadd, R. 2003). Seedling# 134-91-1. TB, 39" (99 cm), Midseason bloom. Deep violet black, falls with small white shoulder markings; beards yellow, brown base; pronounced musky fragrance. 'Titan's Glory' X 'Tennison Ridge'. Cadd 2003. Prize winner of Moscow International TB Iris Competition 2008 (third place).

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 8, 9

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From AIS Bulletin #329 April 2003 Introducing BLACK MERCURY: (Cadds 2003). TB. 39"-40" (99-107 em.). Mid. Deep violet black self, small white shoulder markings. Beards yellow, brown base. Ruffled. Musky fragrance. RE in CA. Titan's Glory x Tennison Ridge. Sdlg: 134-91-1. $35.00. Cadd's Beehive Iris Garden.

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