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17 years ago

This is an old fashioned iris, or so I am told. The ones sold before all the new cultivars with the fancy new colours?

I'm wondering if a)that is true and b)if it has a name, what it is?

I am including 2 photos below. One is taken in a sunnier location, the other in a slightly shadier location.

Thank you!

Sunnier:

Shadier:

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iris_gal
17 years ago
I wonder if this could be The Red Douglas, Dykes Medal'41.
garden_of_mu
17 years ago
Easy one. Indian Chief. The netted standards with the wire rim of deeper color give it away. Plus it is everywhere. Probably the hardiest iris in existence.

Here is a link that might be useful: Indian Chief
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cziga
Original Author
17 years ago
It does seem to be very hardy. It does not multiply very quickly at all though. Very slow multiplier.
Indian Chief is from 1929, so I guess that fits as an "older variety, right? Would this one be considered a historic variety then?
iris_gal
17 years ago
Mike (garden_of_mu) really knows the historics. Good to see you back on the forum!

Yes, it is a historic.
garden_of_mu
17 years ago
Technically, any iris more than 30 years old is officially considered an historic. Personally I consider any pre-1965 be in that class. After that we get more modern forms and styles. IC is a classic, and well regarded.

Nice to be back. A little free time allows me the luxury to post! =)

Mike