Owyhee Desert

Owyhee Desert (Lucille Pinkston, 1996) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its painterly color contrasts and refined form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming midseason to late, this award-winning variety features luminous white standards and style arms, while the falls display a dramatic blend of rusty brown washed with gold, highlighted by a white ray pattern radiating from the beard, a yellow halo, and a crisp white wire rim. The beards are light yellow, deepening in the throat, and the bloom offers a subtle fragrance. With its gallery-worthy patterning and medal-winning pedigree—Honorable Mention 1999, Favorite Guest 1999, and Award of Merit 2001—Owyhee Desert is a collector-grade, show garden centerpiece that brings a dynamic, unforgettable presence to any landscape. Parentage: 'Wild Jasmine' X unknown. Introduced by Lucille Pinkston in 1996. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant Awards: Award of Merit, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention