Gold Sovereign

Gold Sovereign (Mrs. C. Whiting, 1948) is a tall bearded iris reaching 28" (71 cm), introduced by Maple Valley in 1949. This midseason bloomer, from the cross 'Ola Kala' x 'Rocket', features rich yellow blooms in color class Y4D. Registered as 'Gold Nugget' in 1948, Gold Sovereign is recognized for its vibrant color and garden performance, earning an Honorable Mention in 1950 and an Award of Merit in 1953. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention 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.