Lighthouse

Lighthouse (Carl Salbach, 1936) is a distinguished tall bearded iris introduced by renowned hybridizer Carl Salbach. This midseason bloomer features elegant blooms in shades of light maroon to old wine, beautifully backlit with yellow, and accented by vivid bright orange beards. Lighthouse offers a slight fragrance, adding to its garden appeal. Bred from Hélios x Rameses, this iris has earned both an Honorable Mention (1937) and an Award of Merit (1940) from the American Iris Society. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fragrant, Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, 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.