Flying Monkey

Flying Monkey (Paul Black, 2021) is a show-stopping SDB iris that commands attention with its bold, painterly color play and dynamic patterning. Reaching 12" (30 cm) in mid to late season, this Honorable Mention winner features butter-yellow standards dramatically washed in dark khaki, luminous style arms edged in butter, and falls that dazzle with vivid canary luminata hafts, white beard surrounds, and a lower third streaked in red-brown over a crisp white patch. A narrow yellow band and vivid neon orange beards add electric contrast, while a slight sweet fragrance completes its appeal. Flying Monkey is a collector-grade, conversation-starting addition for any garden, available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant Awards: Honorable Mention