Tall Bearded Iris 'Slovak Prince': Mego's 2002 Eastern European Royalty

'Slovak Prince' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Mego and registered in 2002. The name honors the hybridizer's Slovak heritage, suggesting a cultivar of noble bearing, perhaps in the deep purples and violets associated with European royalty.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Slovak Prince
• Hybridizer: Mego
• Registration Year: 2002

Mego's introductions bring an international perspective to iris breeding. 'Slovak Prince' likely combines the rich, saturated colors favored in European breeding with the modern form and substance expected in contemporary tall bearded irises.