Dakota Smoke

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

 ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 2008

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 38"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid to Late

DESCRIPTION: S. violet; F. dusky purple; beards violet.

PARENTAGE: HH 556-B: (Dark Passion x Dynamite) X Brazilian Holiday

AWARDS: Honorable Mention 2010

PBF: None

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 2008 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: No one color completely characterizes the subtle play of dusky pigments in Dakota Smoke. Its standards are predominantly violet with a claret infusion in their midribs. Jauntily flaring falls subtly blend gradations of magenta, violet and purple. Beards have a ghostly smoky hue. This sophisticated color combination is a prolific bloomer. It sports three to four-branched stems with triple sockets that bear 8-13 buds each.