Tall Bearded Iris 'Prince George': Shoop-Keppel 1996 Royalty

'Prince George' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Shoop-Keppel and introduced in 1996. The regal name suggests a cultivar of noble bearing, perhaps with deep purple or royal blue tones befitting a prince.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Prince George
• Hybridizer: Shoop-Keppel
• Registration Year: 1996

The Shoop-Keppel collaboration brought together two iris breeding families. Their introductions often feature the clean lines and strong colors characteristic of both lines. 'Prince George' may exhibit the velvety texture and rich saturation that make purple irises so compelling.