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Raven Girl Bearded Iris

Black, Bouncy Ruffles

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Raven Girl Bearded Iris

Black, Bouncy Ruffles

Jet-black falls and standards
Bursting with buds that open over time
Dependable, broad-spreading petals

Zone 4-9
Height 39 inches
Flowering Date Midseason to late flowering. (Mid to late spring)
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ship As #1 RHIZOME

Availability: Out of Stock

SKU: #09145

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Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR VI

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True jet-black color on an excellent form of broad spreading petals laced with bouncy ruffles—and a beard so dark you can barely see it. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant iris will beautify any perennial flower bed or border that receives lots of direct sunlight. Award-winning Raven Girl is one of the highest caliber black iris available yielding 8-12 buds per stem on three stems throughout its blooming season. Also an excellent cut-flower, several stalks together will make a gorgeous cut-flower arrangement. Iris germanica 'Raven Girl'

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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Raven Girl'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 39 inches
Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Spacing: 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Midseason to late 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: #1 RHIZOME
Growth Rate: Medium
Shipping Season: Fall
Flower Color: Black
Flower Form: 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: None
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR VI

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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