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Black Is Black KickStart™ Bearded Iris

The best black iris on the market!

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Black Is Black KickStart™ Bearded Iris

The best black iris on the market!

New KickStart™ Iris size guarantees first year flowers

Zone 4-9
Height 37 inches
Flowering Date Midseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ship As KICKSTART TM RHIZOME

Availability: Out of Stock

SKU: #88947

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Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

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This is the best of the best of black irises! Introducing Black is Black, an award-winning black iris. This jet black flower is simply breathtaking in the garden, especially when paired with white and pastel varieties. Buy your Black is Black bulbs in fall and get ready for a summer of glossy, stunning flowers. Each stem holds 9 to 12 of these huge flowers, giving you plenty for the garden and plenty for arrangements too! Plant en masse for the most dramatic display you've ever seen. Like other German irises, Black is Black prefers sunny sites with well-drained soil. Iris germanica 'Black is Black'

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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Black is Black'
Form: Rhizome
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 37 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Spacing: 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Midseason flowering. (Mid to late spring)
Planting Instructions: Set rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipped: KICKSTART TM RHIZOME
Growth Rate: Medium
Shipping Season: Fall
Flower Color: Black
Flower Form: 41/2" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Resistance: Deer Resistant
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Soil Requirement: Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Watering Requirement: Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information: Parentage: Seedling# HH 377-1: ('Black Butte' x 'Dark Passion') X seedling# GG 390-1: ('Paint It Black' x 'Thunder Spirit')
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

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Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:

Zone	Select Iris & Daylilies
2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
3A-4B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
7B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23