Jane Phillips

‘Jane Phillips’ (Robert J. Graves, 1950) is a tall bearded iris reaching 34-38" with a midseason bloom. This award-winning variety features a refined medium blue self, offering a cool, elegant presence in the garden. Bred from ‘Helen McGregor’ and a cross of ‘Pale Moonlight’ x ‘Great Lakes’, ‘Jane Phillips’ is recognized for its harmonious color and classic form. Notable honors include High Commendation (1947), Honorable Mention (1950), Award of Merit (1952), and the RHS First Class Certificate (1953). Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, First Class Certificate, High Commendation, 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.