Sharlee

Sharlee (William Maryott, 1982) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its orchid-hued standards and falls, accented by luminous yellow shoulders and a vivid yellow beard. This midseason rebloomer stands at an impressive 36" (91 cm), offering heavily ruffled, sculptural blooms that bring a gallery-worthy presence to any garden. With a pedigree from 'Mary Frances' x 'Dream Fantasy', Sharlee is a collector-grade, field-stopping variety reported to rebloom in AZ, CA, TX, and Australia (USDA Zone 9). A true show garden centerpiece, available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer 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.