Catnip

Catnip (Paul Black, 2016) is a captivating SDB iris that commands attention with its painterly blend of color and bold patterning. Reaching 13" (33 cm) and blooming early to midseason, Catnip features standards in muted mid-gold with lighter centers, delicately dotted in mid-brown, and a petal interior of crisp white with subtle dark violet speckling. The style arms are white with a soft gold ridge and crest, while the falls transition from light gold-yellow at the haft to a white distal third, accented by mid-brown veins and a dramatic dark tan plicata band edged in old gold. Large marigold beards add a vivid pop, and the pronounced spicy fragrance makes this iris a true garden showpiece. With its remarkable pattern-forward design and memorable presence, Catnip is a medal-worthy addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Honorable Mention, AIS 2018. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fragrant, Speckled, Veining Awards: Honorable Mention