Our dry climate and 265 days of sunshine, inspire the rhizomes to be large and healthy. Mary Frances with Grand Mesa in the Backgroung Willow Bend Farm had it's beginnings in the 1960s as Uranium Gardens under the love and guidance of Don Mac Kendrick. Over 30 years, Don's collection of Iris has been prized for preserving the Dykes Medal winners as well as many historic varieties.
Several varieties are rare and are indicated in our printed catalogue.