Clydesdale

Clydesdale (Marky Smith, 2013) is a truly remarkable Tall Bearded Iris, celebrated for its dramatic, high-contrast color play and exhibition-grade presence. This late to very late blooming novelty dazzles with sculptural standards in black-violet and red-violet, highlighted by painterly white center sprays and wide lavender rims. The deep, saturated black-violet falls are accented by a thin, irregular white dividing stripe and generously ruffled lavender edges, sometimes blending into red-violet for a dynamic, graphic effect. With its large, ruffled blooms—especially impressive when flattened by warm weather—Clydesdale is a pedigree-worthy, award-winning showpiece, honored with both the Honorable Mention (2016) and Award of Merit (2021). A collector-grade iris that brings bold artistry and undeniable charisma to any garden. Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention