Snowmound

Snowmound (Schreiner, 1976) is a gallery-worthy Tall Bearded iris that radiates sophistication and visual drama. Reaching 36" (91 cm) in midseason, this cultivar features luminous, pure white standards that seem to glow above sumptuous, velvety pansy purple falls, each precisely edged with a fine wire rim for a crisp, graphic finish. A lemon-white beard at the heart adds a touch of brightness, enhancing its painterly, high-contrast appeal. With a distinguished pedigree and recipient of the Honorable Mention in 1979, Snowmound is a rebloomer, with rebloom reported in California (Rebloomer Unknown Zone), offering dynamic, extended interest for collectors and designers alike. Snowmound is also a Guardian Garden variety. Guardian Garden varieties are historic or culturally significant irises that are actively preserved in designated Guardian Gardens to ensure their long-term survival, accurate identification, and continued propagation. These cultivars are often rare, no longer commercially available, or at risk of disappearing due to age, limited stock, or loss of provenance, so their distribution is handled with care. While they may be grown, evaluated, and documented at any time, sales are typically deferred until the variety is well-established, correctly verified, and judged stable enough that offering divisions will not compromise preservation goals; when a Guardian Garden iris is listed for sale, it indicates that we at Amethyst Creek Farm (ACF) have reached a stable and sufficient increase, with multiple healthy divisions in cultivation, allowing the variety to be shared responsibly while maintaining its long-term preservation. A true collector’s gem, Snowmound is a memorable, heritage-quality showpiece that brings both visual impact and storied legacy to any garden. Attributes: Edge Trim, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Awards: Honorable Mention Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Rebloomer Unknown Zone 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.