Harbor Blue

Harbor Blue (Robert Schreiner, 1954) is a tall bearded iris reaching 40" (102 cm), blooming from midseason to late. This self, light blue variety is a cross between 'Jane Phillips' and 'Quicksilver.' Noted for its elegant color and form, Harbor Blue has received multiple awards, including Honorable Mention (1955), Judges Choice (1956), Award of Merit (1957), and the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit (1958). According to the 2022 Rebloom Checklist, it has been reported to rebloom in the Netherlands. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention, Judge's Choice Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Rebloomer Unknown Zone 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.