Alpine Journey

Alpine Journey (Barry Blyth, 1983) is a tall bearded iris reaching 38" (97 cm), blooming early to early midseason. This elegant variety features pristine snow white standards contrasted by rich golden yellow falls and a matching golden yellow beard. Bred from Tranquil Star X (Love Chant x Festive Skirt), Alpine Journey offers a refined color combination and classic form. Introduced by Tempo Two in 1984/85. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic Guardian Garden (GG) This cultivar is a Guardian Garden Iris. Guardian Garden irises are endangered cultivars preserved through long-term stewardship rather than routine sale. Many of these varieties have been lost to time through attrition, discontinued propagation, or the disappearance of original growers, leaving only a few known living examples in cultivation. When a Guardian Garden variety is offered, it reflects that a sustainable stock level has finally been reached within our collection; availability remains intentionally limited to protect the cultivar’s future. We encourage collectors who value historic preservation to support the continued safeguarding of rare and endangered irises by joining the Historic Iris Preservation Society.