Data specific to Irises (Edit)
| Hybridizer: |
Williamson |
| Year Of Registration: |
introduced prior to registration system |
| Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): |
1918 |
| Classification: |
Louisiana
|
| Bloom Color Classification: |
Purple
|
| Fragrance: |
Pronounced
Sweet
|
General Plant Information (Edit)
| Life cycle: |
Perennial
|
| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
|
| Parentage: |
I. fulva X I. foliosa |
| Child plants: |
14 child plants |
Posted by
scvirginia on Aug 2, 2020 9:06 PM concerning plant:
Description from Sidney's Conger's 1952 catalog of Louisiana Iris, p.5:
DOROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON. (Williamson, 1918). The demand for hardiness among the Louisianas grows, and this iris is the criteria [sic] for such a goal. It is hardy wherever iris grow. The flat wine flowers are held on erect stems 30" to 36" in height. Excellent for flower arrangements. $.50
Posted by
scvirginia on Jun 25, 2020 8:47 PM concerning plant:
Description from the 1933 catalog, Royal Iris Gardens (J. C. Nicholls, Jr., Camillus, NY), pp.74-75:
Other American Species
D. K. Williamson (Williamson 1918). 33". Fulva X Foliosa. A beautiful hybrid of deep velvety blue purple, with large flowers of good shape and very lasting substance. The color, shape of bloom, and stem arrangement are very artistic. It is splendid as a cut flower, a vase of blooms always eliciting much admiration. Its foliage is a beautiful deep green, remaining so throughout the season. Fine for borders.
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