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Black Lipstick Bearded Iris
Bold, Moody and Romantic
Black Lipstick Bearded Iris
Bold, Moody and Romantic- Head-turning color and form
- A deep, dark ruffled beauty
- Reliable, with broad upturned hafts
Dark purple standards, black falls and a dark blue beard, this iris has it all. Its glossy, dark appearance elicits a deep, moody vibe that's striking and sophisticated. Place several stems of... Read More »
- Zone 4-9
- Height 33 - 35 inches
- Flowering Date Early-Mid Season
- Sun Exposure Full Sun
- Ship As #1 RHIZOME
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Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR
Product Description
Dark purple standards, black falls and a dark blue beard, this iris has it all. Its glossy, dark appearance elicits a deep, moody vibe that's striking and sophisticated. Place several stems of Black Lipstick in a vase for a romantic cut-flower arrangement. Marvelously ruffled blooms appear in early-to-mid spring. This easy-to-grow, award winner is dark enough for any Goth maiden. Iris germanica 'Black Lipstick'
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Black Lipstick' - Form: Perennial
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height/Habit: 33 - 35 inches
- Spread: 12 - 24 inches
- Spacing: 12 - 24 inches
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Flowering Date: Early-Mid Season
- Planting Instructions: In clay soil, rhizomes should be slightly exposed. In sandy soil, they can be covered an inch or two. At least 5 hours of sunlight each day. Water during dry periods.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove promptly in early spring.
- Shipped: #1 RHIZOME
- Growth Rate: Fast, once established.
- Shipping Season: Fall
- Flower Color: Purple, Black
- Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves.
- Resistance: Deer Resistant
- Pruning: In late fall, cut foliage to 6" fans. Clean up debris to prevent borers from over wintering. After flowering and in late fall to early winter.
- Soil Requirement: Well-drained. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- Watering Requirement: Average, avoid overly wet locations.
- Additional Information: Iris benefit from digging up and dividing every 3-4 years. This will help the health of the iris and promote strong blooming.
- Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR
Shipping
When will my order ship?
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:
| 2023 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||||
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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