Dark Vader

Dark Vader (Lynda Miller, 1985) is a commanding, award-winning Standard Dwarf Bearded iris that delivers a dramatic visual punch in the garden. This 11" (28 cm) midseason standout features rich, dark blue-violet standards and near-black falls, accented by a bushy blue beard and elegant ruffling. Its high-contrast, color-forward blooms create a bold, gallery-worthy effect, making it a memorable centerpiece for borders or collector beds. With a pedigree from 'Mrs. Nate Rudolph' x 'Abracadabra', Dark Vader has earned multiple honors, including the Cook Douglas Medal. Notably, it has demonstrated reblooming performance in New York (USDA Zone 5), adding to its reputation as a remarkable, exhibition-grade iris. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Awards: Cook-Douglas Medal, Award of Merit, Honorable Mention Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 5 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.