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janielouy said:I have long labeled my small early iris as Kochii but did not realize that it was another name for Crimson King.

They're not the same. According to HIPS:

From the Cornell Extension Bulletin 112: "Color effect an intense violet-purple self. Standards pansy violet, lighter to yellowish claw and wavy along the edge. Falls continga purple, almost velvety in texture. The veining is boldly spaced on whitish outer haft, while those on I. kochii are not so prominent. Its fragrance is good, its color very intense, and its spathe valves deeply tinged. The persistent green foliage is attractive in winter."

From J.C. Nicholls catalog for 1928: "Bright deep red purple self. Of as deep a color as I. kochii but redder in tone. Is also larger, taller, and more open in growth. An excellent Iris at a low price due to its plentiful stock."

(emphasis added)

They have confirmed photos of both and it now makes me think that my purple NOID is Crimson King rather than Kochii.