Hybridized by Zurbrigg and introduced in 1984, Sugar Blues is a melodious tall bearded iris that sings in soft blue tones. This Iris germanica cultivar from the Iridaceae family brings a cool, sweet harmony to the spring chorus.




| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) |
| Cultivar: | Sugar Blues |
| Hybridizer: | Zurbrigg |
| Registration Year: | 1984 |
Sugar Blues exemplifies Zurbrigg's work with reblooming potential and clear blue colors. Its name evokes the jazz standard, adding cultural resonance. The clean blue hue is a refreshing counterpoint to the warmer colors dominant in many spring gardens.
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Tall Bearded Iris 'Hemstitched': A 1989 Hager Textural Wonder
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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