The Iris ‘Echo the Wind’ is an ethereal and captivating variety, embodying the fluid beauty of a gentle breeze. With its soft, flowing petals that ripple like waves in the wind, this iris exudes an air of elegance and serenity. Often adorned in shades of pale lavender, icy blue, or misty white, sometimes with delicate veining or subtle edges of silver and violet, it creates a dreamlike presence in any garden.
A member of the bearded iris family, ‘Echo the Wind’ blooms in late spring to early summer, producing tall, graceful stems that sway effortlessly with the wind. The ruffled and airy blooms seem to dance with every passing breeze, mirroring the movement of nature itself. Its sword-like green foliage provides a structured contrast to the softness of its petals, ensuring year-round visual appeal.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, ‘Echo the Wind’ is a resilient perennial that brings both beauty and motion to the landscape. Symbolizing change, freedom, and the whispers of nature, this iris is a perfect choice for those who appreciate delicate, flowing elegance. Like a breeze caught in bloom, ‘Echo the Wind’ is a poetic reminder of nature’s ever-moving harmony.
American Iris Society Registration Data
- Description – S. light blue violet (RHS 97B/C), lighter edge, slightly darker veins; style arms pearly light blue, blue green midrib, yellow tips; F. blue violet over yellow base, large yellow signal with deep blue veins, 1/16″-1/8″ canary yellow petal rim. S89-9-2: (Isabelle x Silver Illusion) X Careless Sally
- Hybridizer & Year of Introduction – Marty Schafer/Jan Sacks, 1999
- Classification – Siberian
- Bloom Period – Early midseason
- Bloom Height – 31″