STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN is an incredible iris in every way. Never showed the slightest susceptibility to soft rot, survived cold winters that killed off other Tall Bearded Irises.  Beautiful blooms each spring. This is what all Dykes Medals winners *should* be! I highly recommend this cultivar.
 

These are beautiful tall bearded Irises. All of these Irises are grown in my own garden without chemicals.

Stairway to Heaven

Tall Bearded Iris

Hybridized by Lauer; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1992.

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
White/Near White
 

Bloom Time:
Early midseason (EM)

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
 

This has been a very prolific iris. 

Multiplying very well and with numerous blooms on each stalk.  Flowers are very pretty and frilly, and seem happy crammed-in in a less than sunny spot.

Awards :
Honorable Mention 1995
Award of Merit 1997
Dykes Memorial Medal 1999
John C. Wister Memorial Medal 2000