Off Topic Tall Bearded Iris Rhizome | Bluish-Gray & Purple Bitone Bearded Iris

Off Topic Tall Bearded Iris

Off Topic is close to being another purple amoena — but, as the saying goes, close is no cigar. It decidedly is NOT another purple amoena. Form and proportion are ideal. Perhaps its strongest feature is the achingly beautiful bluish-gray standards, akin to a watercolor wash — like gazing at a cloud. The wide range of purple on the falls is stimulating: surrounding the spray pattern you'll find orchid, gradually deepening to purple-black on the perimeter and hafts. A truly captivating iris that earns its place as a garden centerpiece.

Why Gardeners Love Off Topic

• Achingly beautiful bluish-gray (watercolor) standards
• Rich purple falls with orchid spray pattern deepening to purple-black
• Large flowers with ideal form and proportion
• Slight, pleasant fragrance
• Vigorous grower that naturalizes beautifully
• Award-worthy variety from Schreiner (2020)

Plant Details

• Type: Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
• Style: Bitone
• Bloom Time: Midseason
• Height: 35 inches
• Sun: Full Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Fragrance: Yes — slight
• Rebloom: No
• Originator: Schreiner, 2020

Order Includes

• 1 Premium Bare Root Iris Rhizome
• Healthy, field-grown planting stock
• Carefully inspected before shipping
• Planting instructions included

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Best planted in late summer to fall for spring blooms.