Mountain Sunset

Mountain Sunset (Rudolph E. Kleinsorge, 1934) is a tall bearded iris reaching 30 inches, introduced by Kleinsorge in 1934. This variety blooms very late in the season and belongs to the S9D color class. Its parentage, Ochracea Cærulea x Magenta, gives Mountain Sunset a unique blend of hues reminiscent of a vibrant evening sky. This iris is a field-grown selection offered by Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic 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.