Red Orchid

Red Orchid (Jacob Sass, 1933) is a distinguished bearded iris known for its early bloom and rich, velvety red coloration. Both the standards and falls display a deep, uniform red hue, complemented by a striking gold beard. Classified as R7D in color, Red Orchid is a result of a cross between red pumila and a dark red tall bearded seedling. This iris received an Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society in 1936. Red Orchid is available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: 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.