Registered in 1999 by hybridizer Lauer, October Sky is a breathtaking tall bearded iris that mimics the dramatic colors of an autumn sky. This Iris germanica cultivar from the Iridaceae family extends the iris color palette into smoky, atmospheric tones.




| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) |
| Cultivar: | October Sky |
| Hybridizer: | Lauer |
| Registration Year: | 1999 |
October Sky represents the innovative color breaks achieved in late 1990s breeding. Its unusual blend of lavender, smoke, and gold creates a unique garden presence. Plant in a prominent location where its changing colors can be appreciated in different light conditions.
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Tall Bearded Iris 'Mesmerizer': A 1990 Byers Hypnotic
Tall Bearded Iris 'Ocelot': A 1997 Ghio Spotted Wonder
Tall Bearded Iris 'Seafarer': A 1948 Butterick Voyage
Tall Bearded Iris 'Bewilderbeast': A 1994 Kasperek Marvel
Tall Bearded Iris 'Buckwheat': A 1988 Byers Introduction
Tall Bearded Iris 'Conjuration': A 1988 Byers Introduction
Tall Bearded Iris 'Fogbound': A 1997 Keppel Introduction
Tall Bearded Iris 'Jumping': A 2000 Schreiner Introduction
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