Photo of the bloom of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sharp Dressed Man

Standing 36 inches tall, ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ produces strong show stalks and blooms reliably in midseason. Its sweet fragrance enhances its appeal, making it a favorite for iris enthusiasts and collectors. Like all bearded irises, it is a drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy-to-grow perennial flowering plant.. SHARP DRESSED MAN (T.Johnson '10) TB Early Midseason 36" (91cm) He's tall, dark and handsome and draws the eye of anyone walking by. Only the finest clothes will do for this Sharp Dressed Man. Standards are iridescent mid purple. Elegantly ruffled purple black falls have a velvety texture and slightly lighter rim. Only someone so confident could get by with such an outrageous orange tie.

Plant database entry for Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sharp Dressed Man') with 72 images and 33 data details.. 'Sharp Dressed Man' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2010) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36 inches (91 cm), with midseason bloom. Its standards are an iridescent medium purple, while the falls deepen to a rich purple-black with a slightly lighter edge, velvety texture, and refined ruffling. Bright orange beards create a striking contrast, and the blooms carry a sweet fragrance. Bred from 'Paul.