Man's Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend (Paul Black, 2008) is a gallery-worthy Intermediate Bearded iris, celebrated for its extraordinary color play and refined, ruffled form. Reaching 25" (64 cm) and blooming in the late midseason, this cultivar is a true landscape centerpiece. The luminous light slate-violet standards are accented by a muted brassy-gold midrib and radiant gold texture veins, while the slate violet style arms are edged and veined in brassy gold for a luxe, curated finish. The falls showcase a rich, medium red-brown with dramatic, darker veining and light butter yellow veins over the hafts, all set off by a crisp 1/4" grey-white band and a distinctive white dart at the end of the beard. White beards tipped in bright yellow add a pop of color-forward vibrancy. With its pronounced spicy fragrance, bold veining, and elegant edge trim, Man’s Best Friend is a medal-worthy, exhibition-grade iris with undeniable charisma and pedigree—winner of the Honorable Mention (2010), Award of Merit (2012), Ben Hager Cup (2012), and Sass Medal (2015). Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Ruffled, Veining Awards: Award of Merit, Ben Hager Cup, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention, Sass Medal