Trillion

Trillion (Elaine Bessette, 1996) is a gallery-worthy Tall Bearded Iris that radiates with a vibrant interplay of color and form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming in the late midseason, Trillion features luminous yellow standards deepening at the edges, etched with dramatic dark violet veining and a red-violet midrib wash. The style arms are yellow with violet sides, perfectly complementing the painterly falls—blended rose brown with a raspberry violet wash, golden shoulder flush over white, and a bold violet streak from beard to edge. Its violet beards, tipped in yellow with a golden yellow throat and a distinctive 3/4" violet horn, are set off by ruffled petals and a subtle musky fragrance. With its sculptural presence and color-forward design, Trillion is a collector-grade, exhibition-ready iris—ideal for those seeking a statement-making centerpiece for their garden. Honored with an HM in 2004, this hybrid (Edith Wolford X M. Byers space-age seedling) is available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Historic, Novelty, Ruffled, Space Age Awards: Honorable Mention