Described as a light blue self with pale lemon beard. A large, well shaped, lightly ruffled self that quickly sun fades to a very pale, ...Read Morealmost white blue. It's a favorite in my iris bed.
Sold as a shade of blue, it's not even remotely blue, it's a soft lavender color. Grows well, needs staking against wind when in bloom. ...Read More Large flowers, multi-blooms. Grew best in full sun, well watered (not sandy) soil.
Plant info that came with this plant:
Height: 38", Space 18-30" apart, moist/fertile soil, Full sun in North/Part shade in South, Divide every 3-4 years for best blooms.
Described as a light blue self with pale lemon beard. A large, well shaped, lightly ruffled self that quickly sun fades to a very pale, ...Read More
Multiple large blooms per stalk. Cool blue color stands out well against the darker (black) irises.
Awards: American Iris Society Highest Commendation 1965, Honorable Mention 1967, Award of Merit 1969, Dykes Medal 1972
Keppel 1966 38" HISTORIC Light blue self DM 1972
Sold as a shade of blue, it's not even remotely blue, it's a soft lavender color. Grows well, needs staking against wind when in bloom. ...Read More