Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus (Ben Hager, R. 1974) is a captivating SDB iris that commands attention with its singular color blend and pedigree-worthy performance. Reaching 10" (25 cm) in midseason, this Melrose Gardens introduction by Keppel (1976) features painterly lavender standards seamlessly blended with brown, set above greenish brown falls and a vivid violet beard. The result is a dramatic, color-forward bloom that stands out as a true garden showpiece. With a heritage from 'Kitten Kapers' x 'Gingerbread Man', Hocus Pocus is a multi-award winner, including the prestigious Cook-Douglas Medal (1981), making it a must-have for collectors and those seeking a statement-making addition to their landscape. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, Cook-Douglas Medal, High Commendation, Honorable Mention, Judge's Choice 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.