Tall Bearded Iris 'Gingersnap': Schreiner's 1964 Vintage Spice

'Gingersnap' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Schreiner and registered in 1964. This vintage cultivar brings the warm, spicy tone of its namesake cookie to the mid-century garden, likely exhibiting a blend of golden brown, orange, and tan hues.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Gingersnap
• Hybridizer: Schreiner
• Registration Year: 1964

The 1960s saw an explosion of new color blends in tall bearded irises, with brown and orange tones becoming fashionable. 'Gingersnap' represents this era's aesthetic, offering a distinctive, earthy elegance that contrasts beautifully with the more common blues and purples.