Tall Bearded Iris 'Navajo Blue': Niswonger's 2001 Southwestern Hue

'Navajo Blue' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Niswonger and introduced in 2001. The name honors the Navajo people and suggests a deep, rich blue reminiscent of the turquoise jewelry and vast skies of the Southwest.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Navajo Blue
• Hybridizer: Niswonger
• Registration Year: 2001

Niswonger's breeding often explores the blue and purple spectrum. 'Navajo Blue' likely exhibits the clean, saturated blue tones that are among the most sought-after colors in tall bearded irises, with the substance to hold its color in bright sunlight.