Mrs. Marion Cran

Mrs. Marion Cran (Amos Perry, 1923) is a heritage Tall Bearded iris that brings a luminous, painterly elegance to the midseason garden. Classified as Color Class-R7L, this collector-grade variety features radiant lavender blooms with soft violet undertones and delicate veining, creating a refined and memorable display. With its pedigree and unmistakable color, Mrs. Marion Cran is a garden-showpiece iris that adds a touch of classic charm and exhibition-worthy beauty to any perennial border. 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.