Sun King

Sun King (John Stahly, 1977) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36" (91 cm) with a midseason bloom. This award-winning variety features elegantly ruffled, warm white standards and falls, accented by a vivid yellow at the base and hafts. The bright yellow beard and stylearms add further vibrancy to its refined appearance. Bred from Lilac Mist x Meghan, Sun King has received multiple accolades, including High Commendation (1977), Honorable Mention (1978), Judges Choice (1978), and Award of Merit (1980). Available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, High Commendation, Honorable Mention, Judge's Choice 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.