Solar Fire

Solar Fire (Richard Tasco, 2002) is a gallery-worthy Tall Bearded iris that radiates with a painterly blend of color and form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming midseason, this cultivar features luminous golden yellow standards with a golden bronze flush near the edges, complemented by yellow style arms and a golden orange midrib. The falls are saturated oxblood red (RHS 183B), dramatically accented by yellow netting around bold gold beards and finished with an oxblood red flounce or hairy horn. Its ruffled form and slight fragrance add refined elegance, while its award-winning pedigree—Honorable Mention (2005), Award of Merit (2007), and Nelson Award (2009)—underscores its collector-grade status. Solar Fire is a dynamic, field-stopping centerpiece for any garden, available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Fragrant, Novelty, Ruffled, Space Age Awards: Award of Merit, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention, Nelson Award