Don't know Mary Ann, but I did! Burgard had it and I couldn't resist after being enticed by Tom's shots of it last year. Hmmmm, resist has not been a strong point of mine this year.....
"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black
Number 71 is Never Been Kissed, another nice lavender. I tried taking the picture in full sun thinking I'd get more accurate color. It's closer, but not quite right.
Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.
I had the same trouble, Tom...."bright overcast" conditions seemed to give the most accurate color, on my "el cheapo" camera...but I really think this is one of those iris where you say "You had to be there !!"