■(IB) 'Dark Triad'
2017, Keppel
'Dark Triad' (
Keith Keppel, R. 2016) Seedling 10-140A. IB, 20" (51 cm). Late bloom. Standards and falls blacker than (M&P 48-L-12); style arm crests black-grape (47-J-12); beards white tipped yellow-orange in throat, ends blue tipped brown.
'Dark Matter' X seedling 06-83D: (seedling 02-146B,
'Noble Gesture' sibling, x
'Noble Gesture'). Keppel 2017.
Honorable Mention 2021.
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From Keith Keppel Iris catalog, 2017: DARK TRIAD L 20” Intermediate Bearded (Dark Matter X (sib x Noble Gesture)) #10-140A. Glossy-falled purple black, with style arms blackish grape. Beards blue tipped with brown, yellow orange in throat. About five flowers with ruffling per stalk. A nice dark accent to precede the tall bearded season. $20.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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