Why Be Normal lives up to its name—this iris defies convention with six falls instead of standards (a “true flat”). 35″ (89 cm), Midseason-Late bloom. The standards are absent; instead, six falls (all bearded) display a mid-caramel tone with mid-brown hafts and central stripes extending from mustard-gold beards. The style “nest” is white with gold crests, adding a cool, regal accent. (Thomas Johnson, 2014). Honorable Mention, 2016; Award of Merit, 2018. Photo from Smoking Heights.