Can-Can

Can-Can (Tom Craig, 1951) is a remarkable tall bearded iris, celebrated for its extraordinary plicata-variegata pattern and midseason bloom. This 44" (112 cm) cultivar features a radiant golden blend, dramatically accented by a vivid violet-and-orchid collar of lacy striations that radiate downward from the throat, creating a painterly, color-forward effect. With its pedigree (City Of Lincoln x ((Tiffany x Los Angeles) X (Tiffany x Madame Louis Aureau))), Can-Can stands out as a garden-showpiece and a collector-grade addition to any landscape. This memorable iris is a testament to Craig’s hybridizing artistry, offering a bold, graphic presence that commands attention in any bed or border. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 8 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.