Wayward Wind

Wayward Wind (O. T. Baker, 1956) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36" (91 cm), blooming early to late in the season. This distinguished variety features unique antique bronze self coloring with a subtle infusion of chartreuse, including a matching beard. The blooms display excellent tailored form, heavy substance, tightly domed standards, and flaring falls. Wayward Wind is a prolific bloomer and has received multiple awards, including Honorable Mention (1958), Judges' Choice (1959), and Award of Merit (1961). Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, 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.