Don't Mess With Texas

Don’t Mess With Texas (Hugh Stout, 2018) is a truly extraordinary Tall Bearded iris that brings a gallery-worthy presence to any garden. This midseason, 35"-36" (89-91 cm) standout features sculptural, ruffled blooms with luminous white standards delicately veined in chartreuse yellow and refined yellow-edged style arms. The falls are a radiant maize yellow, intensifying at the shoulders and showcasing a dramatic white sunburst pattern, with harvest gold veining that lightens toward the edge for a glowing effect. Bold orange-red beards in the throat transition to peach-yellow and finish in white, complete with distinctive horns. A pronounced sweet fragrance adds to its allure. Bred from Tom Burseen seed and a sibling to Fire Inside, Don’t Mess With Texas is a novelty iris honored with an Honorable Mention in 2021—an arresting, conversation-starting addition for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Novelty, Ruffled, Space Age Awards: Honorable Mention