Sable Night Tall Bearded Iris: Cook's Midnight Masterpiece

Sable Night Tall Bearded Iris

Introduced in 1950 by Cook, Sable Night is a profound tall bearded iris that embodies the depth and mystery of a moonless night. This Iris germanica cultivar from the Iridaceae family is a benchmark in the development of dark irises.

Cultivar Details

Sable Night was a breakthrough in the quest for true black irises. Its intense, velvety purple-black falls set a standard that hybridizers still reference. As a mid-century classic, it bridges the gap between early dark irises and the near-blacks of today.