Little Chestnut

Little Chestnut (Mildred Brizendine, 1970) is a charming Standard Dwarf Bearded iris reaching 10" (25 cm) in height and blooming midseason. This variety features deep brown-orange standards and dark brown falls, complemented by a brown beard. Little Chestnut is a field-grown iris, introduced by Brizendine in 1971 and recognized with an Honorable Mention in 1972. 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.