Queen of Darkness - Dwarf Bearded Iris

Queen of Darkness is a richly dramatic early-to-midseason dwarf bearded iris — mid red-purple standards and matching style arms frame near-black purple falls, lightly traced with cream veins in the throat. Large, fully saturated orange beards blaze against the dark blooms, and a pronounced sweet fragrance makes the display impossible to miss.

Variety details: Dwarf bearded iris (SDB); mid red-purple standards and style arms, style arms edged pale lilac; purple-black falls with a few cream veins in throat; large, fully saturated orange beards; pronounced sweet fragrance. 36 cm; Black, 2019; E–M. Honorable Mention 2023.