■(TB) 'Marty Richards'

2005, Richards

'Marty Richards' (Richard Richards, R. 2004). Seedling# 6005RE. TB, 34" (86 cm), Very early to very late bloom and rebloom. Standards violet (RHS 88B) fading to (88C), lighter at base, faintly marked at base in spring, markedly dark purple on winter bloom; style arms violet (88B) fading to pale violet at base; falls purple violet darker than (88A), lighter area near beard, inconspicuous veining on hafts in spring, darker purple on winter bloom; beards violet blue (91C) at end, (91B) in middle, yellow orange (17A) in throat; slight sweet fragrance; foliage twists slightly. 'Feed Back' X 'Star Master'. Superstition 2005. Honorable Mention 2007.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AL, AZ, CA, MO, NM, NV, OR, TX. USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

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From AIS Bulletin #337 April 2005 Introducing MARTY RICHARDS (R.C.Richards 2005) TB, 34", EML & RE. Seedling # 6005-RE. Violet with a slight reddish cast; falls are slightly darker. Very long bloom season, good rebloom in mild winter areas, and has also rebloomed well in Memphis. In the hybridizers' garden in Southern California, he says the more you feed it, the more rebloom you receive. Typically produces 2 branches and a spur, but almost never more than 7 flowers. Is usually darker on fall/winter bloom. Named for the hybridizers' wife. Feed Back X Star Master. $45.00-or-3/$90.00. Superstition Iris Gardens.

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