■(TB) 'Giraffe Kneehiz'

1996, Kasperek

'Giraffe Kneehiz' (Brad Kasperek, R. 1996). Seedling# 92B-51S. TB, 40" (107 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards and style arms apricot (RHS 179D) and tan (159B), muted splashing; falls orange (185C) to red (159B), splashed silver; beards tan; lightly ruffled. 'Hot Streak' X 'Tiger Honey'. Zebra 1996. Honorable Mention 1998. See Novelty Iris.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones

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From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing GIRAFFE KNEEHIZ (Kasperek '96) TB EM 40" Indescribable! (But I'll try) Blended apricot and tan standards sometimes show muted splashing. Ruffled, orangish-red tan flaring falls with silver white streaking. Overall affect is one of flesh tones. Tan beards, show stalks & 7+ buds. EC in '95. Hot Streak X Tiger Honey. (92B-51S). $35.00. Zebra Gardens.

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