Tucumcari

Tucumcari (Keith Keppel, 2023) is a commanding tall bearded iris that delivers a gallery-worthy display in the early midseason garden. This remarkable introduction stands 38" tall, showcasing nutmeg standards with a subtle burnished gold undertone and brass to burnished gold style arms. The falls are a vivid aureolin yellow, dramatically edged in a bold ⁵⁄₈" band of black-red that rays inward, punctuated by a dark purple line extending from the beard. The beards themselves are yellow ochre in the throat, transitioning to dark purple tipped with yellow ochre. With its painterly color contrasts and graphic patterning, Tucumcari is a true centerpiece for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike. Bred from High Desert X Flash Mob, this cultivar is a testament to Keppel’s masterful hybridizing. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim Awards: Honorable Mention