High Barbaree

High Barbaree (Chet Tompkins, 1958) is a tall bearded iris reaching 40" (102 cm), blooming from midseason to late. This variety features a vivid red-carmine self, offering a bold and vibrant display in the garden. Bred from ('Sunstone' x 'Color Glo') x 'Defiance', High Barbaree was introduced by Fleur de Lis Gardens and received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in its debut year. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: 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.