Jeweled Starlight

Jeweled Starlight (James Burch, 1980) is a commanding tall bearded iris that delivers a gallery-worthy display in the garden. Reaching an impressive 45" (114 cm), this midseason to late bloomer features luminous yellow standards (RHS 8C) contrasted by pristine white falls, each edged with a refined 1/4" gold band (RHS 13B) and accented by gold hafts. The bold orange beard adds a vivid focal point. With its high-contrast, color-forward design and award-winning pedigree—High Commendation 1979, Honorable Mention 1982, and Favorite Guest 1984—Jeweled Starlight is a collector-grade, pedigree-worthy iris that commands attention in any landscape. Hybridized from Launching Pad X Radiant Beam. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Favorite Guest, 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.