Star Wars

Star Wars (Elvan Roderick, 1980) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36" (91 cm), introduced by Roderick in 1981. This midseason to late bloomer features beautifully ruffled indigo blue-purple standards and falls, complemented by a vivid blue beard. Bred from Ruffled Ballet X Navy Strut, Star Wars is recognized for its elegant form and richly saturated color. It has received both the Honorable Mention (1983) and Award of Merit (1985) from the American Iris Society. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, 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.