Grape Accent

Grape Accent (Lura Roach, 1972) is a tall bearded iris reaching 38" (97 cm), notable for its late midseason bloom and reliable rebloom from September until frost. This variety features standards of stippled cream with a bold 1 1/4" border of solid beet root purple (RHS 830), while the falls display a clean cream center, bordered and stitched in beet root purple, accented by an oxblood red blush at the haft. The brown beard is tipped with violet, adding further depth to its intricate coloration. Bred from Grand Spectator x Stepping Out, Grape Accent is available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 6, 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.