Crysoro

Crysoro, introduced by Colonel Jesse Nicholls in 1931, is a remarkable early-blooming Intermediate Bearded iris. This cultivar, bred from (Souv. De Mme Gaudichau x Alcazar) crossed with a yellow dwarf bearded, delivers a radiant display in the garden. Its luminous yellow blooms are both vivid and memorable, making Crysoro a standout choice for those seeking a garden-showpiece with pedigree-worthy color. With its bold presence and eye-catching appeal, Crysoro is a collector-grade iris that brings a dynamic, field-stopping quality to any landscape. Attributes: 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.