Spring Cheddar

Spring Cheddar (Earl Roberts, 1974) is an Intermediate Bearded iris reaching 18" (46 cm) in height, blooming in the early midseason. This variety features elegant white standards subtly flushed with gold at the ribs, while the falls display a rich butter yellow with a white crest tipped in yellow and a vibrant orange beard. Bred from Gleaming Gold x Sing Along, Spring Cheddar was recognized with an Honorable Mention in 1976. 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.