Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Calling Card': Messick's 1990 Signature

'Calling Card' is an intermediate bearded iris (IB) cultivar hybridized by Messick and registered in 1990. The name implies a distinctive, recognizable trait—a signature feature that announces the cultivar's identity, whether a unique pattern, a specific color break, or an unusual beard style.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Calling Card
• Hybridizer: Messick
• Registration Year: 1990

Messick's 1990 IB introduction leaves its mark. 'Calling Card' likely possesses a memorable "signature"—perhaps a bold plicata margin, a striking signal patch, or a color combination that is instantly identifiable, ensuring it's never forgotten in the garden roster.