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Black Is Black Bearded Iris Information
About The Black Is Black Bearded Iris
Near-Black Blooms That Turn Heads in Late Spring
Black Is Black is a tall bearded iris with velvety, deep purple-black petals so dark they read as pure black in full sun. Sturdy 3-foot stems carry several buds each, so the show unfolds over weeks above a fan of blue-green, sword-shaped foliage that keeps beds looking sharp long after the flowers fade.
Iris rhizomes are famously easygoing: they want sun, average soil, and good drainage, and they ask very little after that. Plant them along a walkway, mix them into a perennial border for contrast against pastels and silvers, or grow a clump in a wide container on a sunny patio where the dark color really registers up close.
Why You'll Love the Black Is Black Bearded Iris
- Rare color: Deep, velvety purple-black flowers that stand out against every other spring bloomer.
- Low maintenance: Drought tolerant once established and content in average, well-drained soil.
- Deer and rabbit resistant: Critters generally leave iris foliage and rhizomes alone.
- Multiplies over time: Clumps expand each year and can be divided to spread the color around your yard.
- Container friendly: Grows well in a wide pot for patios, balconies, and small-space gardens.
Plant a few this season and you'll have a dramatic, hardy focal point that returns bigger every spring.
Black Is Black Bearded Iris Details
Mature Height:
2.5-3 ft.
Mature Width:
1-2 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Black Is Black'
Grows Well In Zones:
3-9
Does Not Ship To:
AK, HI
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Black Is Black Bearded Iris
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
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