Tall Bearded Iris 'Drama Queen': Keppel's 2004 Showstopper

'Drama Queen' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Keppel and introduced in 2004. The flamboyant name promises a cultivar that demands attention—likely through bold colors, extravagant ruffling, or a commanding presence on tall, branched stems.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Cultivar: Drama Queen
• Hybridizer: Keppel
• Registration Year: 2004

Keppel's mid-2000s introductions continued to push the envelope of iris fashion. 'Drama Queen' may feature the intense color saturation, wide falls, and heavy lace that define the modern "show bench" aesthetic, ensuring it steals the scene in any garden.