'Teal Velvet' is a rich deep purple. The falls have a distinctive white center with purple veins flowing outward. It stands 33 inches high and blooms in early to mid season.  In 1983 it was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society and in 1985 it received the Award of Merit. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. The thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The classic ‘Fleur de Lys’ which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was an adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower.