Stavropol Steppes represents a unique collection of irises, comprising 17 species and approximately 250 cultivars, formed between 1959 and 1961. Over more than six decades, the collection has passed through all stages of breeding work, covering both early and modern developments. It includes tall bearded, medium-height bearded, standard and miniature dwarf irises, as well as beardless and Japanese spuria groups of the Iris genus.
Each cultivar in the collection is distinguished by its decorative appeal: from majestic tall plants to compact miniatures capable of adorning small garden areas. Thanks to the diversity of forms and sizes, plants easily fit into both large landscape compositions and pot planting design.
The collection preserves living specimens that continue to delight with flowering buds even after decades. This makes Stavropol Steppes a valuable resource for gardeners and botanists wishing to study the wealth of iris cultivars and use them for decorative purposes.
