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Blackwater Bearded Iris
An ink-black iris with purple tones
Blackwater Bearded Iris
An ink-black iris with purple tones- Deer resistant
- Attractive to pollinators
- Easy care
A dramatically dark entrant to the garden, Blackwater German Iris features jet-black flowers with hints of purple. Each velvety standard features a wash of purple toward the base, while the falls... Read More »
- Zone 3-9
- Height 36 - 40 inches
- Flowering Date Midseason
- Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ship As NO. 1 RHIZOME
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Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR VI
Product Description
A dramatically dark entrant to the garden, Blackwater German Iris features jet-black flowers with hints of purple. Each velvety standard features a wash of purple toward the base, while the falls stay dark as night as the iris matures. Incredibly easy to grow, Blackwater Iris needs little watering or care after it becomes established. The striking dark tones of this award-winning variety are sure to draw the eye. Plant alongside other bright or white perennials for a unique, contrasting look, or pair with other purples to bring out Blackwater's violet tones. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Iris germanica 'Blackwater'
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Blackwater' - Form: Perennial
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height/Habit: 36 - 40 inches
- Spread: 18 - 24 inches
- Spacing: 12 - 24 inches
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Flowering Date: Midseason
- 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: None, except to mulch in colder climates the first winter. Remove early in spring before growth starts.
- Shipped: NO. 1 RHIZOME
- Growth Rate: Fast once established
- Shipping Season: Fall
- Flower Color: Purple, Black
- Flower Form: Typical iris-like, ruffled and fluted petals.
- Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves.
- 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. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
- Watering Requirement: Water immediately after planting and then water regularly for the first year. After that, water only if the season is hot and dry.
- Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR VI
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:
| 2022 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||||
| Zone | Select Iris & Daylilies | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A-4B | 8/8/22 - 10/28/22 | |||
| 5A | 8/8/22 - 10/28/22 | |||
| 5B | 8/8/22 - 10/28/22 | |||
| 6A & 6B | 8/8/22 - 10/28/22 | |||
| 7A | 8/22/22 - 11/11/22 | |||
| 7B | 8/22/22 - 11/11/22 | |||
| 8A & 8B | 8/22/22 - 11/11/22 | |||
| 9A-10B | 8/22/22 - 11/11/22 | |||
| Last Order Date | Zones 1A-6B: 10/24/22 Zones 7A-10B: 11/7/22 |
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