Navy Strut

Navy Strut (Schreiner, 1972) is a tall bearded iris reaching 35" (89 cm), introduced by Schreiner in 1974. This early midseason bloomer features elegant marine violet-blue self petals with a matching beard and attractively ruffled form. Navy Strut is recognized for its award-winning performance, earning Favorite Guest (1974), Honorable Mention (1975), and Award of Merit (1977). Notably, it has documented rebloom in California (USDA Zone 9), making it a valuable addition for gardeners seeking extended color in the landscape. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 9 Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐ 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.