Loudoun Lassie

Loudoun Lassie (George Crossman, 1971) is a commanding tall bearded iris that delivers a memorable midseason display. Reaching 36" (91 cm), this award-winning cultivar features luminous orange-white standards accented by orchid midribs (RHS 159B), contrasted with rich greyed purple falls (186C) and a vivid coral beard. Its painterly color combination and sculptural form make it a gallery-worthy centerpiece for any garden. With a pedigree from Lady Of Loudoun x Pretty Carol and multiple accolades—including Honorable Mention, Favorite Guest, and Presidents Cup in 1974—Loudoun Lassie is a collector-grade, exhibition-ready iris that brings both heritage and bold visual impact to the landscape. Introduced by Gene & Gerrys Iris in 1972. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention, President's Cup 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.