Tall Bearded Iris 'Millennium Falcon': A 1998 Kasperek Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Millennium Falcon' is a high-speed cultivar introduced in 1998 by hybridizer Kasperek. Its name references the iconic starship, and its flowers suggest a rapid, futuristic journey through color space.

Hyperspace Pattern

'Millennium Falcon' features large, heavily ruffled flowers with a wild, broken-color pattern. The ground is white, streaked and splashed with deep violet-blue and flashes of gold. The beard is orange. The pattern is dynamic and energetic. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, strong, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Warp Drive

This iris is vigorous and floriferous. It demands full sun and excellent drainage. 'Millennium Falcon' increases well and makes the jump to hyperspace in the spring garden. Its high-energy pattern appeals to fans of sci-fi and broken-color irises alike.

Kasperek's Sci-Fi Series

Kasperek has a series of irises with space-themed names. 'Millennium Falcon', introduced in 1998, is one of the most dynamic, capturing the chaotic energy of a jump to lightspeed.