Spooned Blaze

Spooned Blaze (Lloyd Austin, 1964) is a singular Tall Bearded iris that brings a gallery-worthy flair to the garden. Reaching an impressive 38" (97 cm), this midseason to late bloomer features a luminous butter-yellow self, dramatically accented by a crisp white blaze on the falls. Its most iconic trait—yellow horns ending in petite spoons rising from a deep-orange beard—creates a sculptural, eye-catching effect. With a pedigree from 'Bright Gem' x 'Lemon Spoon', Spooned Blaze is a collector-grade, field-stopping variety that delivers both pedigree and visual impact. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Novelty, Space Age 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.