Barbara Rider

Barbara Rider (Thomas Johnson, 2015) is a dazzling tall bearded iris that radiates garden glamour with its vivid color contrasts and refined form. Towering at 38" (97 cm) and blooming late in the season, this award-winning variety features luminous, clear yellow standards and matching style arms, dramatically set above mid lavender-blue falls edged in brassy gold with deep yellow hafts. Bold orange beards and a sweet fragrance add to its captivating appeal. With a pedigree from 'Catwalk Queen' x 'Silk Road', Barbara Rider is a medal-worthy, exhibition-grade iris that brings a vibrant, painterly presence to any landscape. Honored with an Honorable Mention in 2017 and an Award of Merit in 2019. No rebloom reported. Attributes: Fertile, Fragrant Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention