Exceptional for its red-violet rather than the typical blue-violet flower color, very rare in crested iris. This clone was discovered in the wild in North Carolina by a woman named Merle. It was sold for several years by Rice Creek Nurseries, but is not common in the trade. A vigorous grower and a heavy-bloomer. Recently registered with the AIS by Joe Pye Weed’s Garden in Carlisle, MA.
