(Jason Chien 2026) tall bearded iris, 29" (73.5 cm), E-M.

Youth member Jason Chien's inaugural iris introduction showcases striking plicata markings—deep burgundy patterning elegantly set against a creamy yellow base. The blooms display exceptional proportion and substance on sturdy stalks, making this Missouri-bred variety a noteworthy addition to any collection. Well done!

Standards creamy tan-yellow, lightly flushed red brown with darker veining, darker dotting of reverse of petal, diamond dusting; style arms yellow, with burgundy striping; falls light yellow ground, white flash around beard, dotting and speckling throughout center petal, very wide near-solid red-brown edge, red-brown blaze below beard; moderately ruffled; beards white base, red in center, gold tips; sweet fragrance.

Seedling 19A-25:  'Mystic Image' X 'Flash Mob'.