Exotic Fire

Exotic Fire (Lloyd Austin, 1964) is a tall bearded iris reaching 40" (102 cm), introduced by hybridizer Lloyd Austin in 1964. This variety features vibrant carmine red self blooms and is notable for its midseason flowering with reliable rebloom. Bred from Firebright x Autumn Flame, Exotic Fire brings bold color and garden presence to any iris collection. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 7 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.