Brass Trio

Brass Trio (Robert Dunn, 1982) is a remarkable Tall Bearded iris that delivers a gallery-worthy impact in any garden setting. Towering at 38" (97 cm), this early to midseason bloomer dazzles with brassy mustard gold standards and falls, each fall dramatically punctuated by a vivid violet blaze and finished with a matching brassy beard. The painterly, high-contrast coloration creates a vibrant, unforgettable display—perfect for collectors and those seeking a bold, conversation-starting centerpiece. A product of the cross ‘Pagan’ sibling X ‘Tucson’, Brass Trio is also a rebloomer, with rebloom reported in California (USDA Zone unknown), offering the potential for extended seasonal color. Its robust stature and dynamic color palette make it a standout addition to any iris collection. Hybridized by Robert Dunn and introduced in 1982, Brass Trio continues to impress with its extraordinary combination of form, color, and performance. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Rebloomer Unknown Zone 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.