Nob Hill

Nob Hill (Larry Gaulter, Reg. 1963) is a remarkable tall bearded iris, standing at 36" (91 cm) and blooming midseason. This cultivar captivates with its rich, medium yellow blooms, elegantly overlaid with antique beige and accented by warm brown shoulders, creating a painterly, gallery-worthy effect in the garden. A product of the distinguished cross ‘Golden Stairs’ x ‘Glittering Amber’, Nob Hill is celebrated for its refined color harmony and commanding presence. Its pedigree is underscored by multiple accolades, including an Exhibition Certificate, High Commendation, and Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. With its exhibition-grade form and memorable, luminous coloration, Nob Hill is a collector-grade addition for any iris enthusiast seeking a show garden centerpiece. No noted fragrance or reblooming. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Smooth Awards: Exhibition Certificate, High Commendation, Honorable Mention 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.