■(TB) 'Ruth Black'

1996, Black

'Ruth Black' (Paul Black, R. 1996). Seedling# 8632AA. TB, 32" (81 cm), Late bloom. Standards orchid violet center blending to buff pink, salmon buff edge; style arms salmon, orchid center; falls pearly violet center, blending to orchid violet, edges salmon buff; beards red orange; heavily laced and ruffled; slight spicy fragrance. 'Extravagant' X 'Geniality'. Mid-America 1996. Honorable Mention 1999.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: NE. USDA Zones 4

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From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing RUTH BLACK TB, 32", Sdlg. 8632AA - Lavishly laced medley of colors, indescribeable on paper. Orchid violet standards blending to buff pink with edges laced in salmon buff. Shimmering, diamond dusted violet orchid blend falls with narrow salmon buff rim. Bright orange beards. Color picture in February 1996 Flower & Garden HC & EC. $40.00. Mid-America Garden.
From Paul Black: Iris 'Ruth Black' P. Black 1996. My Grandmother Black was one of the reasons I became involved with irises. I named this iris in her honor in 1996. It can still hold its own with modern TBs. An excellent trait it possesses is the back-up buds mature and open after the first round of bloom has come and gone. It makes for a long bloom season.

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