Billionaire

Billionaire (Monty Byers, 1986) is a radiant Tall Bearded iris that delivers a vibrant, golden presence to any garden. Reaching an impressive 32" (81 cm), this cultivar features luminous, bright yellow-gold blooms accented by a bold yellow-orange beard. Lightly ruffled petals add a refined, sculptural touch, while a subtle musky fragrance enhances its sensory appeal. Blooming from early midseason through midseason and reblooming in September in California, Billionaire stands out as a dynamic, garden-showpiece with a pedigree from Corn Harvest x seedling A-14-2 (Moon Mistress x Replay). A memorable, color-forward addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fragrant, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer, Ruffled Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 7b, Zone 8a Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.