Tall Bearded Iris 'Royal Sterling': Keppel's 2004 Regal Silver

'Royal Sterling' is a tall bearded iris cultivar hybridized by Keppel and introduced in 2004. The name evokes the finest silver, suggesting a cultivar with a luminous, metallic sheen—perhaps a pale lavender, silver-blue, or white with a distinct diamond-dusted finish that catches the light.

Cultivar Details

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

Keppel's 2004 introductions continued his exploration of luminous, "precious metal" colors. 'Royal Sterling' likely exhibits the clean, crisp form and heavy substance that allow the floral finish to sparkle, making it a treasure in the late spring garden.