Mauvelous

Mauvelous (Monty Byers, 1987) is a memorable Tall Bearded iris that commands attention with its refined color harmony and sculptural form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming midseason, this cultivar features exceptionally smooth mauve-pink standards rising above pearly white falls, each delicately edged and suffused with mauve-pink for a painterly, luminous effect. The blue beard, dramatically tipped in bright orange-red and accented by short blue horns, adds a charismatic, collector-worthy touch. Heavily ruffled petals and a slight sweet fragrance complete this garden-showpiece, making Mauvelous a standout addition for any iris enthusiast. Bred from Fire Creek x seedling B-37-1 (Sky Hooks x Condottiere). Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Guardian Garden, Historic, Novelty, Ruffled, Smooth, Space Age 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.