Vigilante

Vigilante (Schreiner, 1991) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36" (91 cm), blooming from midseason to late. This award-winning variety features mustard yellow standards (RHS 163C) and rich maroon-black falls (RHS 187A), accented by old gold beards. Bred from a cross involving Peking Summer and Gypsy Caravan x Cayenne Pepper, Vigilante is recognized for its bold color contrast and elegant form. Honored with an Honorable Mention in 1993 and an Award of Merit in 1995, this iris is a standout addition to any garden. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic 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.