Lowell Baumunk has been hybridizing bearded irises in all classes since the move to Iris Colorado's semi-rural locale in 1991. His first two irises were introduced in 1999. His creation ‘Midsummer Night's Dream’ has been awarded the Hans and Jacob Sass Medal, the American Iris Society's (AIS) highest award for Intermediate Bearded Irises. 'Petit Lion' and ‘Byzantine Art’ have won the AIS Award of Merit. ‘Zingerado’ was named Best Border Bearded at the 2004 Florence Iris Competition. Several other Baumunk irises have won the HM, AIS entry-level award. Iris Colorado offers all of Lowell's introductions and a large, diverse collection of species irises. Visit the Iris Colorado website for a complete listing of irises that Lowell sells and information about his garden.