Smith Named Keith

Smith Named Keith (Tom Burseen, 2004) is a truly singular tall bearded iris, celebrated for its painterly color composition and sculptural form. This midseason, 36" (91 cm) cultivar features rose purple standards (RHS 75B) with a luminous light Spanish orange base (26B), complemented by matching style arms. The falls are a deep, dramatic grey-purple (187A) edged with fine Indian pink (179C) rims, flared and generously ruffled for a gallery-worthy effect. Very large, dark grey-purple flounces edged in Indian pink add a dynamic, graphic accent, while the beards glow in light Spanish orange tipped with cream. A pronounced musky fragrance completes its multi-sensory appeal. With its bold color contrasts, lavish ruffling, and charismatic presence, Smith Named Keith is a collector-grade showpiece for any garden. Seedling #99-411A. Parentage: 95-196: (Montys Sweet Blue x Christopherson seedling# PF-2: (Momentum x Sky Hooks)) X Bewilderbeast. Available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Novelty, Ruffled, Space Age