Tall Bearded Iris 'Conjuration': A 1988 Byers Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Conjuration' is a mysterious and alluring cultivar introduced in 1988 by hybridizer Byers. Its name suggests magic and illusion, and its flowers possess an enigmatic, smoky beauty.

Smoky, Mysterious Color

'Conjuration' features large flowers with a complex, smoky color blend. Standards are a grayed lavender. Falls are a deeper, violet-gray with a distinct, darker violet veining and a bronze-orange beard. The overall impression is hazy, atmospheric, and deeply intriguing. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Mystery

This iris adds a unique, moody tone to the garden. It grows well in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Conjuration' is a vigorous increaser and forms striking clumps. Its unusual color makes it a superb companion for silver foliage, dark purple flowers, and white accents. It is a conversation piece for any iris enthusiast.

Byers' Atmospheric Colors

Byers excelled at breeding irises with smoky, grayed, and "difficult" colors. 'Conjuration', introduced in 1988, is one of his most successful creations in this vein, capturing a truly magical, elusive hue.