Nashborough

Nashborough (Jesse Wills, 1954) is a memorable Tall Bearded iris, standing 36" tall and blooming early to midseason. Its Indian yellow standards and deep ruby red falls, accented by a vivid orange-gold beard, create a bold, high-contrast display. With a distinguished pedigree—drawing from 'Brown Thrasher', 'Hermitage', 'Hernani', 'Marvelous', 'Jerry', 'Chief Poking Fire', and 'Gay Troubadour'—Nashborough is a gallery-worthy, pedigree-grade iris. Honored with an Honorable Mention and Judges' Choice in 1957 and 1958, this cultivar is a true collector’s piece, perfect for making a dramatic statement in any garden. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Honorable Mention, Judge's Choice 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.