Status Seeker

Status Seeker is a tall bearded iris introduced by Lilly Gartman in 1990, offered here from Amethyst Creek Farm. This elegant variety reaches 38" (97 cm) and blooms from midseason to late. Its blooms feature a refined coral hue complemented by a vivid orange beard. Bred from Crème De Crème and Smooth Talk, Status Seeker was recognized with an Honorable Mention in 1993. This iris is an excellent choice for adding warm, sophisticated color to your garden. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Smooth 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.