Afterlife
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Afterlife

Hybridized by Marky Smith, 2010

Afterlife: A stunning Tall Bearded iris bred by Marky Smith. This perennial beauty stands at 37 inches (94 cm) tall and blooms during the early to late season. Its exquisite flowers feature ice white standards with a lilac midrib that fades to white. The medium violet falls display delicate veining, lavender rims, and cream feathers around the beards. The vermilion red beards with a cream base add a vibrant touch. With its pronounced spicy fragrance, Afterlife is a true standout in the garden. It received an Honorable Mention in 2015. This iris thrives in full sun to partial shade and is propagated through division. Its parentage includes Undercurrent and Decadence.

Registration
ClassTall Bearded (TB)
HybridizerMarky Smith
Registered2010
Introduced2012
Seedling #05-36A
Plant
Height37" (94 cm)
PloidyTetraploid
Bloom
SeasonEarly, Early Mid, Mid, Mid Late, Late
DescriptionIce white standards, lilac midrib aging to white; medium violet falls, entire petal veined lighter, lavender rims, cream feathers around beards, brown veined hafts
BeardVermillion red, cream base tipped vermillion at end
Style ArmsIce pale edges, lilac midrib
Flower FormBubble Ruffled
PatternAmoena
FragrancePronounced | Spicy
Hardiness
USDA Zones3+
SunFull Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pHSlightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Heritage
ParentageUndercurrent X Decadence
Recognition
AwardsHonorable Mention: 2015