Coconino

Coconino (Marky Smith, 2009) is a showpiece Standard Dwarf Bearded iris that commands attention with its dramatic color contrast and refined form. Early-blooming and compact at 13" (33 cm), Coconino features oyster cream standards and pale grey style arms, offset by bold, blackened mulberry falls edged with a crisp cream wire rim. Cream feathering around the beard and a vibrant yellow-orange beard in the throat add painterly detail, while the ruffled petals enhance its sculptural presence. With a pedigree that includes Paul Black’s B279A and a lineage of award-winning parents, Coconino is a medal-worthy, exhibition-grade addition to any garden. Honored with the AIS Honorable Mention (2014), Award of Merit (2017), and the prestigious Cook-Douglas Medal (2022), this cultivar is a collector’s dream and a true landscape centerpiece. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, Cook-Douglas Medal, Honorable Mention