About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall
Color Black
Growth Habit Upright
Bloom Season Late Spring through Early Summer

Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Black is Black - Bearded Iris

Iris germanica

Seed Type Rhizome

Black is Black Bearded Iris is our latest addition, blooming in the middle of the season and astounding garden enthusiasts with its unparalleled beauty. This cultivar boasts a deep onyx shade that is present in all parts of the flower, from the falls to the ruffled petals, creating a velvet-like appearance that is second to none. Its well-branched stems produce between 9 and 12 flowers each, cementing Black is Black Bearded Iris as the uncontested champion of the garden.

Planting Information

Planting Black is Black - Bearded Iris

Planting Season Fall
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth In a shallow hole with fleshy roots partially exposed
Plant Height 24 to 36 inches
Plant Spacing 12 to 24 inches
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Bearded Iris Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Black is Black - Bearded Iris

Aesthetic or Culinary