Karakul offers rich, dusky tones and a compelling contrast that will make a striking addition to mid-to-late season beds. 34″ (86 cm), Midseason to Late bloom. The standards range from urania blue to deep eggplant, while the style arms show elderberry with pale wisteria on the lower wings. The falls are dark fluorite violet with a light velvet sheen and blackish highlights. Beards are light yellow with a dark violet base in the throat to midsection, finishing with dark violet tipped blue-white toward the ends. Parentage: Black Lipstick × seedling 96-61E. (Keith Keppel, 2022). Honorable Mention, 2025. Photo from Keith Keppel Iris.