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■(TB) 'Seek the Unique'

2020, Black

'Seek the Unique' (Paul Black, R. 2020) Seedling Y115C. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards white, randomly splashed with large segments of light lilac; style arms white, random light lilac splashes; falls white, hafts lined dark purple, remainder of petal streaked and splashed mid-dark orchid; beard hairs based white, tips mid tan; slight spicy fragrance. 'Breaking Free' sibling. Mid-America 2020. Honorable Mentions 2022; Award of Merit 2025; Favorite Guest Iris 2025. Novelty.

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
 

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SEEKTHEUNIQUE9.JPGJPG SEEKTHEUNIQUE9.JPG manage 226 K 09 May 2024 - 20:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt-Iris Schwertilenoase-Germany
SeekTheUnique2.jpgjpg SeekTheUnique2.jpg manage 427 K 06 Sep 2025 - 01:30 Main.avmoran Photo By Anita Moran in Tina and Daughter's Garden MT
SeekTheUnique5.jpgjpg SeekTheUnique5.jpg manage 472 K 06 Sep 2025 - 11:21 Main.avmoran Photo By Anita Moran in DanWalt Garden MT
seektheunique.JPGJPG seektheunique.JPG manage 198 K 21 Jan 2020 - 22:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
seektheunique1.jpgjpg seektheunique1.jpg manage 144 K 26 Jan 2020 - 19:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid-America Garden
seektheunique2.jpgjpg seektheunique2.jpg manage 217 K 26 Jan 2020 - 19:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid-America Garden
seektheunique3.jpgjpg seektheunique3.jpg manage 161 K 18 Feb 2022 - 15:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
seektheunique30.jpgjpg seektheunique30.jpg manage 157 K 18 Feb 2022 - 15:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
seektheunique4.JPGJPG seektheunique4.JPG manage 162 K 30 Jul 2025 - 19:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-taken at The Gardens at Zoo Montana-2025 AIS National Convention
seektheunique5.jpgjpg seektheunique5.jpg manage 214 K 13 Nov 2022 - 13:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia
seektheunique50.jpgjpg seektheunique50.jpg manage 172 K 13 Nov 2022 - 13:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia
seektheunique6.JPGJPG seektheunique6.JPG manage 248 K 10 Jul 2024 - 23:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden
seektheunique60.JPGJPG seektheunique60.JPG manage 186 K 19 May 2026 - 02:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden
seektheunique7.jpgjpg seektheunique7.jpg manage 134 K 14 Apr 2023 - 11:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
seektheunique70.jpgjpg seektheunique70.jpg manage 138 K 14 Apr 2023 - 11:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
seektheunique71.JPGJPG seektheunique71.JPG manage 123 K 24 Apr 2024 - 18:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
seektheunique72.JPGJPG seektheunique72.JPG manage 143 K 09 Jul 2025 - 17:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
seektheunique8.JPGJPG seektheunique8.JPG manage 226 K 02 Jul 2024 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Lynn Owen-Welshpool-United Kingdom
seektheunique80.JPGJPG seektheunique80.JPG manage 206 K 02 Jul 2024 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Lynn Owen-Welshpool-United Kingdom
seektheunique9.JPGJPG seektheunique9.JPG manage 124 K 07 Jun 2022 - 01:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
seektheunique90.JPGJPG seektheunique90.JPG manage 99 K 07 Jul 2022 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
seektheunique91.JPGJPG seektheunique91.JPG manage 132 K 09 Jun 2024 - 01:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
seektheunique92.JPGJPG seektheunique92.JPG manage 140 K 09 Jun 2024 - 18:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
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