Dark Energy

Dark Energy (Keith Keppel, 2016) is a gallery-worthy Tall Bearded iris that delivers a bold, high-contrast display in the midseason garden. Reaching 35" (89 cm), this pedigree-worthy hybrid features saturated black-mulberry standards with subtle center speckling and sculptural style arms touched by a lavender lip. The falls are dramatic, with a rich black-mulberry edge radiating into lighter, redder rays over an intense golden yellow ground that transitions to a nearly white heart. The beard is a painterly blend of lavender-white bases, brown midsections, and light mustard tips, adding to its graphic, color-forward appeal. With its edge-trimmed, pattern-forward blooms, robust performance, and proven fertility, Dark Energy is a field-stopping, conversation-starting centerpiece—perfect for collectors and those seeking a statement-making addition to their landscape. Honored with the AIS Honorable Mention (2018) and Award of Merit (2021). Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention