Gilt By Association

Gilt By Association (Paul Black, 2015) is a commanding tall bearded iris that delivers a gallery-worthy display in the mid to late season. Towering at 40" (102 cm), this cultivar features palest grey-violet standards with a dramatic darker midrib and a refined ½" gilt gold rim, complemented by matching style arms and gilt gold crests. The falls showcase a painterly blend: mid russet hafts veined in cream, a palest violet center melting into light russet tan, all edged with a narrow gold rim and accented by a light green-yellow streak from the beard’s end. Mid marigold beards and a pronounced sweet fragrance add to its captivating presence. With a pedigree rooted in award-winning lineage, Gilt By Association is a medal-worthy, exhibition-grade iris—perfect for collectors and those seeking a statement-making centerpiece for the garden. Honored with an Honorable Mention in 2018 and an Award of Merit in 2021. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Veining Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention