Border Bearded Iris 'Brown Lasso': Buckles' 1972 Western Theme

'Brown Lasso' is a border bearded iris (BB) cultivar hybridized by Buckles and registered in 1972. The western theme suggests a cultivar in the brown/tan color range—perhaps a blended "lasso" of copper, gold, and mahogany that ropes in the eye with its warm, earthy tones.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Brown Lasso
• Hybridizer: Buckles
• Registration Year: 1972

Brown and blend irises were a major focus in the early 1970s. Buckles' 'Brown Lasso' represents that era's aesthetic in the border bearded class, offering a warm, harmonious blend that complements the autumn garden and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.