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3 Rare Historic 1868 FABIAN Tall Bearded Iris Rhizomes Freshly Dug
Item Description: Up for sale is a collection of three (3) healthy, freshly dug rhizomes of the storied \'Fabian\' Tall Bearded Iris. These were originally discovered thriving at an old family homestead and have proven to be incredibly hardy, reliable survivors for decades.
History & Rarity:
First introduced in 1868 by English hybridizer John Salter, \'Fabian\' is a legendary heirloom. It was actually declared \"extinct\" by the American Iris Society in 1939 before being famously rediscovered at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. By purchasing these, you are helping to preserve a piece of 19th-century botanical history.
Visual Characteristics:
Standards: Light, smoky lavender, or \"dusky\" purple.
Falls: Deep, velvety violet with distinct white veining radiating from the center.
Beards: Bright golden-yellow.
Foliage: Features authenticPurple Based F
oliage (PBF) a key marker that distinguishes the true \'Fabian\' from common lookalikes.
Height: A robust variety, these reach a stately 28-32 inches tall in the garden.
Fragrance: These flowers carry a sweet, \"dusky\" scent often compared to elderflowers.
Shipping & Planting:
Freshly Dug: Rhizomes will be dug, cleaned, and trimmed only after your order is placed to ensure maximum freshness.
Safe Shipping: They will be shipped dry and breathable never in plastic to prevent rot during transit..
Hardiness: \'Fabian\' is a vigorous diploid variety that is exceptionally easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established.
