Tall Bearded Iris 'Liaison': A 1986 Ghio Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Liaison' is a sophisticated cultivar introduced in 1986 by hybridizer Ghio. Its name suggests a connection or link, and its flowers bridge colors in a seamless, elegant manner.

Elegant Color Bridge

'Liaison' produces large, beautifully formed flowers with standards of a pale, silvery lavender and falls of a deeper, clear violet-blue with a white haft and a yellow beard. The transition from the cool silver standards to the richer violet falls is smooth and graceful. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, strong, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Diplomacy

This iris is a vigorous, healthy grower. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Liaison' increases well and forms elegant clumps. Its cool, bridging colors make it a superb "liaison" plant in the border, harmonizing with a wide range of companions.

Ghio's Cool Color Work

Ghio has introduced many excellent lavender and blue irises. 'Liaison', introduced in 1986, is a refined example of his ability to create subtle, sophisticated color relationships within a single flower.