‘Kiss The Frog’ (Paul Black, 2018) is a captivating, award-winning tall bearded iris that commands attention in any garden setting. This early to midseason bloomer stands at 26″ (66 cm) and features painterly standards of pale tan-grey infused with slate-violet and delicately laced in light tan-gold. The falls showcase a dramatic blend: a mid wine triangular haft transitions to mid violet, washed over a grey-white ground with a ¾” blended margin and a light tan-gold rim, accented by a grey-brown streak from the beard. Rich grey-brown beards and ruffled, laced petals add to its sculptural, exhibition-grade presence. Noteworthy for its pronounced spicy fragrance, ‘Kiss The Frog’ is a medal-worthy, conversation-starting addition to any collector’s bed. Honored with an AIS Honorable Mention in 2021 and Award of Merit in 2023, this iris is available from Amethyst Creek Farm.Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention
